Supervise maintenance personnel in the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all manufacturing, processing, packaging equipment, and facility structures. Coordinate routine, preventive, and emergency repairs to ensure smooth plant operations. Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventories. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures. Provide training, coaching, and technical support to maintenance staff. Assist in the development and management of the department budget. Lead the maintenance planning program, managing work orders, and planning non-reactive maintenance jobs. Schedule and track preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, ensuring 100% completion and reporting on incomplete P - Ms. Analyze and prioritize work orders, ensuring all necessary parts, tools, and technical specifications are available for maintenance jobs. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Breakdown Analysis (BDA) to identify and resolve underlying issues in equipment performance. Manage the purchase, receiving, storage, and issuance of parts, supplies, and equipment for maintenance. Manage vendor relationships, obtain quotes, and negotiate purchase agreements. Utilize inventory control programs to issue purchase orders, track receipts, and maintain inventory accuracy. Track and maintain records of parts and supplies, ensuring inventory levels are sufficient for operations. Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency and productivity of the maintenance department. Collaborate with plant leadership to address equipment issues, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with food safety and sustainability programs (SQF, GMP, HACCP). Lead internal audits and maintain accurate maintenance logs and records.