Maintenance Director

Job Description

Job Description

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, a family-owned company established over 75 years and specialized in the processing and marketing of veal, beef, and lamb products, is looking for a Maintenance Director.

Our Commitment:

At Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. We empower our employees with challenging opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our North American operations.

The Maintenance Director provides administrative and technical support for the Maintenance Department. The position is responsible for developing associates under their supervision. The Maintenance Director will plan maintenance tasks in detailed steps designed to maximize the effectiveness, skills, materials, equipment and all other resources including but not limited to the computerized maintenance programs; must possess constant and effective communication. Also responsible for supporting and accomplishing team goals and objectives by working closely with other departments and leading capital projects for the facility as well. This role reports to the COO.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, drives, and oversees maintenance system programs to meet plant requirements
• Creates and recommends purchasing plans to implement plant policies and objectives and to attain optimum utilization of machinery and materials; with overall cost reduction
• Manages a team of mechanics and is responsible for the maintenance of the entire plant and all equipment.
• Oversees and manages the system to schedule and plan preventative maintenance jobs, using KAIZEN and One Point Lesson (OPL) on a regular basis to improve plant efficiency
• Handles and reviews negotiation from contractors such as, quotes and cost estimates. All while monitoring expenditures, reconciling purchases, and maintaining accurate vendor files
• Enhance our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other maintenance systems
• Contribute to sustainable initiatives such as site inspections and energy surveys while remaining abreast of current legislation to ensure corporate compliance
• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Production is preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 15 years of maintenance experience with demonstrated success in management roles is acceptable
• Ten (10) years of maintenance experience in food processing facility is required
• Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English
• Experience in budgeting, planning, estimations and building rapport with stakeholders
• Effective leadership abilities and strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good working knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and business environment required

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Production is preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 15 years of maintenance experience with demonstrated success in management roles is acceptable
• Ten (10) years of maintenance experience in food processing facility is required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to lifting, use of ladders, catwalks. Must be able to: step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and reach above shoulders as needed
• Work in a cold refrigerated environment

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Company Description

At Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. We empower our employees with challenging opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our North American operations.

The operating philosophy is simple: by carefully controlling and integrating each stage in the production process the company is able to continually offer consumers safe, nutritious and tasty quality products. That process includes making the finest quality feed, responsible farming of superior calves and providing customized cuts of veal and American and imported lamb for the food service and consumer retail industries.

The Catelli Brothers state-of-the-art processing facility in New Jersey–along with its sister company, Montpak International, in Canada–distributes veal and lamb and other specialty meat products throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and beyond.

Company Description

At Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. We empower our employees with challenging opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our North American operations.\r\n\r\nThe operating philosophy is simple: by carefully controlling and integrating each stage in the production process the company is able to continually offer consumers safe, nutritious and tasty quality products. That process includes making the finest quality feed, responsible farming of superior calves and providing customized cuts of veal and American and imported lamb for the food service and consumer retail industries.\r\n\r\nThe Catelli Brothers state-of-the-art processing facility in New Jersey–along with its sister company, Montpak International, in Canada–distributes veal and lamb and other specialty meat products throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and beyond.