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Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.
See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

Job Description Summary:
This position directs and manages Plant Maintenance activities to support the manufacturing and packing operations initiatives, inclusive of engineering, capital improvement and R&D implementation projects as assigned.

The pay range for this position in California, at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145K and $165K annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. .

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the maintenance of all manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness, a high standard of upkeep and compliance with all safety, quality, and budgetary requirements. Establishes, agrees, and delivers against Maintenance Functional KPIs. Guarantees excellence in equipment availability.

• Leads and develops plant maintenance personnel ensuring they have the skills to support current and future operational needs across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines. Manages, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the plant maintenance staff including training and development, work performance, planning, and prioritizing. Ensures technological awareness and timely acquisition of these skills by the team.

• Manages and develops the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) process and ensures that PPM systems (MP2) are maintained and developed to support delivery of excellent equipment availability. Establishes metrics to track PPM effectiveness and uses data to ensure high decision quality.

• Establishes effective collaboration and teamwork between Maintenance, Manufacturing, Packing, FSQA, Engineering, Facilities and R&D teams.

• Applies business context to determine and implement appropriate maintenance tactics: preventive and predictive through inspection and corrective measures to minimize break-down maintenance.

• Manages the timely and cost-effective procurement of spare parts, maintenance services, and supplies to support equipment availability. Procures, designs, and improves equipment and facilities in accordance with production, packing and food safety standards. Ensures proper guarding is maintained on all equipment.

• Supports R&D projects and installations with Plant Management and Engineering.

• Oversees and negotiates contracts with equipment vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

• Ensures plant compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local building, health, and other regulatory agencies.

• Supports implementation of Continuous Improvement programs, new methods, procedures, and systems to improve safety, operational efficiency, quality, and food safety.

• Leads TPM implementation/initiatives in the Maintenance department.

• Manages maintenance activities to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards.

• Assists in the company emergency preparedness program.

• Establishes principles for change and maintains change momentum through employee communication, engagement, and development. Measures, corrects and sustains change results.

• Performs special projects as assigned by management.

• Responsible for identifying opportunities for the use of enhanced technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness.

• Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as the Company's food safety and defense program.

• The Maintenance Manager, as with all See's staff, must be committed to the company's core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five to fifteen years' experience in food plant maintenance.

• Strong people management and motivational skills. Excellent communication and technical skills are essential.

• Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, understanding and actively using the concept of internal customer.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Proven project management skills.

• Proficiency in the use of CMMS.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field. Equivalent related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Core Values

All team members must demonstrate a commitment to See's core principles and workplace values, including integrity, commitment, experience, and stewardship in all aspects of their work.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

See's is an EOE
See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).