We are Benestar Brands. Here at Benestar Brands we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. Benestar Brands bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century. We are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. At Benestar Brands, we love what we do; we think you will love us too.

If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join Benestar Brands; a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.

Competitive Benefits offered to employees:

• Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

We are hiring for a Maintenance Manager in our Chicago, IL facility. The Maintenance Manager will assist with all maintenance activities to ensure maximum operational potential is realized for the entire plant operation. This includes technical skills management of electrical, electronics, controls programming, mechanical systems (process equipment, packaging equipment), waste treatment, stockroom, building and grounds, utilities systems including but not limited to boiler operations. Assistance with the development, coordination and execution of maintenance related capital budget items.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules, quality, costs and schedule priorities.
• Oversees the speed of repairs to minimize downtime, minimize the use of parts/labor, and addresses problems pro-actively. Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time.
• Oversees all maintenance operations including, but not limited to, machinery, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and boiler operations
• Conducts continuous assessments of the manufacturing facility, repairs/improvements, operating machinery and its supporting systems. Implements continuous improvement of process through equipment improvement modifications.
• Works closely with Production Manager, Supervisors and QA to resolve maintenance problems and issues.
• Determines equipment capabilities, safety and operational condition in coordination with the other supervisors and technicians.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.
• Develops, implements and reviews regularly, site-specific maintenance logs for department.
• Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures, practices and financial considerations.
• Provide maintenance training to include the effective utilization of the maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to facility, equipment operations and support.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Assists with preparing requisitions to determine the number of spare parts to be kept in inventory.
• Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements.
• Ensures that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement/upgrades.
• Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment.
• Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, and utility systems maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
• Analyzes production downtime reports, determines opportunities, and initiates action plan to increase efficiencies.
• Assists with the supervision of Maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Enforce plant and company safety programs, promoting and maintaining a high level of awareness and adherence to defined employee safety requirements such as lock-out/tag-out, personal protective equipment, etc.
• Communicates with outside agencies i.e. contractors, equipment suppliers, technical consultants and vendors as needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Technical field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a Manufacturing environment is required, food manufacturing experience is a plus. Supervisory experience required. Union experience is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work extra hours as needed to support production needs.
• Proven ability to lead a team to be accountable and meet department metrics and goals.
• Work-related experience in leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives
• Proven ability to lead a team to be accountable and meet department metrics and goals.
• Work-related experience in leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives
• Intermediate computer skills required, including Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals and materials, etc.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as samples and record boxes. This position requires frequent pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50lbs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.