Job Description

Job Description

To provide a safe and clean work environment to all visitors and associates at the Melrose Park DC. Having a 24hour, 7 day a week responsibility to manage the warehouse facilities, equipment, and Building and Facility associates to ensure accurate, economical and efficient operation. Ensure that all functions are performed within Company, Distribution Center, Department, and Federal, State and Local agency guidelines.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Accountable and Reports to: Direct Report to the Facility Maintenance Manager/Director

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Directs and in-house staff of maintenance and sanitation personnel assigned to the North and/or South Complexes to include all buildings (FFC, Freezer, BldE, BldK, BldA, BldB, BldI).
Directs, develops and maintains schedules and calendars for all planned maintenance and sanitation activities and tasks
Directs, develops, maintains and oversees when necessary the weekly scheduling of all Building and Facility personnel to include the administration of OT hours in both the Engineering and Sanitation departments.
Assists in the oversight of the anhydrous ammonia systems for the proper temperature for the facility environment including all fourteen (14) PSM elements, compliance tasks and procedures.
Maintains, develops, trains and keep current all records for accountability and regulatory compliance (CMMS, Fire Systems, Extermination, Sanitation, Safety Training (RCME / Safety Matrix).
Assists in the oversight of the spare parts and supplies inventory levels for equipment parts related to building, conveyor and automation systems, material handling equipment and sanitation supplies and equipment
Assists and supports Operations Management to provide a direct internal customer relationship between Maintenance and Sanitation activities
Develop a good working relationship with all Company office and store personnel and with outside vendors, suppliers, and sales people

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: (These are considered occasional in nature)

Assist in the management and direction of the Building and Facility department when the Facility Maintenance Manager/Director is unable to do so
Perform other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
3-5 years experience in a maintenance management or manufacturing management role
3-5 years experience in the directing of repairs and enhancements of material handling equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, conveyors, cranes, etc.)
3-5 years experience in the upkeep and maintenance of HVAC type equipment and anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems

Knowledgeable in the food business sanitation programs and regulatory compliance for extermination and pest control issues and solutions
Possess working knowledge of material handling equipment and general warehousing operations. Must have working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to warehouse operations
Possess good communication skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results
Possess good communication skills, both oral and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone and two-way radio
Prior experience with personal computer applications required (Microsoft office, CMMS, etc.)
Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure, safe and thorough completion of work activities. Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruption
Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, tractors and trailers, etc.
Work environment is hectic and fast paced
Experience working in a union environment is helpful
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions and office environments
There may be exposure to temperatures ranging from -20F degrees to 90F degrees
EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

Typical office equipment (PC, FAX, Scanner, copier, etc) is used along with the ability to use diagnostic and analytical tools and devises (infrared imaging, amp draw meter, data logger, etc.)
CONTACTS:

Warehouse Superintendents
Transportation Superintendents
Recycling Center Superintendent
All Senior Supervisors
B&F Supervisors
Human Resources / Associate Relations / Risk Control Department
Has daily contact with co-workers, suppliers/vendors and customers