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divh2Preventive Maintenance Assistant Manager/h2pJoin our dynamic team as a Preventive Maintenance Assistant Manager at our advanced Portland Food Manufacturing plant. This pivotal role involves enhancing our asset reliability and maintenance operations, ensuring optimal production performance, and leading a skilled team to achieve continuous improvement./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliOversee and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in assigned areas, providing remote support as needed./liliFacilitate daily maintenance meetings and promote accountability for performance./liliRecruit, interview, and extend offers to mechanics, while managing union-related matters effectively./liliDevelop the skills of the maintenance team through training and capability building initiatives./liliManage lubrication programs and collaborate with reliability engineers to develop and execute maintenance strategies./liliControl the maintenance budget and implement cost-effective improvements./liliLead preventive maintenance initiatives and support autonomous teams in standard development./liliConduct root cause analysis to enhance line performance and minimize downtime./liliCollaborate with the Core Centric Team to reduce production line losses and improve equipment performance./liliOptimize inventory management by reducing obsolete parts and enhancing accuracy./liliImplement best practices across production lines and utilize data to recover from efficiency losses./liliCreate and manage shutdown schedules for maintenance activities./liliCoordinate staffing for weekend shifts according to plant needs./liliOrganize and prioritize maintenance tasks, ensuring efficient execution./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliMinimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance role, preferably in manufacturing./liliAt least 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Lead in a manufacturing environment, particularly in the food industry./liliStrong proficiency in project management and operational leadership./liliComputer skills including MS Office and experience with CMMS like SAP./liliExcellent communication and decision-making abilities./liliBachelors degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred; associate degree or equivalent experience considered./li/ulh3Work Schedule Benefits/h3pThe position operates Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, with overtime and weekend work as necessary. Candidates must be flexible to work different shifts and be on call. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and paid leave, with many benefits subsidized by the company./ph3Ideal Candidate/h3pThe successful candidate will have experience as a Maintenance Lead in a manufacturing setting, with a background in supervising union maintenance mechanics. Flexibility and a strong commitment to team leadership and operational excellence are essential./p/div