Maintenance Manager
Job Location
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Employment Type Full time
Category Manufacturing & Production
Education Required 4 Year Degree
Experience Required 5-9 Years
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Job Description
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
 
The Maintenance Manager position is responsible for all aspects of production maintenance, maintenance supply inventories and meeting the overall maintenance budget. The position is also responsible for some projects associated with the processing equipment and facility. Primary job duties include: Manage, lead, and develop a staff of supervisors to ensure timely and accurate repair of equipment within the budget utilizing TPM tools. Provide leadership and training tools for the maintenance department to increase overall maintenance competencies. Create high performance work teams in the maintenance department that will use root cause problem solving methods to resolve issues. Develop a training program for the maintenance technicians. Develop the maintenance department by overseeing hiring, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and training to staff members. Responsible for improving the parts and planning system. This includes approving parts requisitions for the plant. Responsible for implementing world-class maintenance strategic and tactical solutions to daily production issues. This can be done through communication, planning, execution, PM system development, and capital planning. Accountable for capital project outcome including justifying, budgeting, proposing, negotiating procurement, executing and troubleshooting installations, building, and new processes in a manufacturing environment.
 
Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of Kronos daily punch detail reports.
 
Education:
BS/BA degree in engineering or related fields from four-year college or university.
Certification in refrigeration.
 
Experience:
6-10 years progressive related experience with 3-5 years as a manager.
 
Requirements:
-Understanding of Inventory management, CMMS system, Mechanical Systems, TPM, Lean Manufacturing.
-Solid Electrical and PLC knowledge; . Ability to communicate throughout the organization in written and verbal form. Proficiency in MS office & AS400 software.
-Ability to prioritize work assignments and analyze data.
-Ability to be a productive team member in both formal and informal settings.
-Ability to achieve results in a fast paced environment.
-Effective leadership, coaching, training and mentoring abilities.
 
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About Chiquita Brands International
With annual revenues of approximately $4 billion, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products - from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company's products and services are designed to win the hearts and smiles of the world's consumers by helping them enjoy healthy fresh foods. The company markets its products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks. Chiquita employs approximately 23,000 people operating in more than 70 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our web site at www.chiquita.com.
 
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen in order to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S which may be verified through Chiquita's participation in the E-Verify program.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Chiquita Brands International and its subsidiaries provide an environment that promotes individual recognition and achievement. We recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote associates without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or veteran's status.