Food Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Founded in 1992 as a functional ingredient manufacturing company, RIBUS, Inc. supplies natural and organic rice ingredients to food, beverage, dietary supplement and pet companies around the world. The foundation of our business is to provide clean label alternatives that can help solve production issues and bring innovation to your products.

RIBUS produces rice-based ingredients, which provide solutions for conventional, natural and certified organic foods. By utilizing the entire grain (the hull and bran), we are helping to sustain the earth.

Through patented processes, RIBUS adds natural protease enzymes to rice bran to stabilize the lipase enzymes, creating a natural, gluten-free, hypo-allergenic food ingredient that binds oil and water.

Rice hulls are a natural source of silica, one of the most effective anti-caking agents in use today. Through our patent-pending processes, RIBUS grinds the hulls so the silica particle size is optimized for use in food formulation as a flow aid or flavor carrier. All RIBUS products are Made in the USA.

The Food Manufacturing Maintenance Manager serves as the expert in production maintenance so equipment can produce quality product on schedule. Test and maintain equipment (routine and preventive), systems, and components so production is not delayed. Inventory and order parts as needed to keep systems operating. Has the ability to creatively find solutions to keep production lines running. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Will lead and direct the work of others. A substantial degree of creativity and latitude is expected. As the facility transitions from start-up to full operation, it is expected that maintenance requirements will decline to a relatively consistent level. The extra time will allow the Maintenance Manager to expand into Operations. This will allow the Maintenance Manager to fully understand the challenges being faced by other Operators. The Maintenance Manager can provide mechanical or systems modifications to overcome processing challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise and coordinate all activities of the maintenance team members.
• Plans preventative maintenance activities that will keep production equipment in excellent condition, outlined in the CMMS.
• Maintains all technical documentation on PLC’s, instrumentation, and equipment (blueprints, manuals, SOP’s, maintenance procedures, PM’s, inventory/parts purchasing).
• Collaborate with Plant and QA Mangers to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, an overall equipment effectiveness.
• Maintains, and troubleshoots all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment.
• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots grinding, sterilizing and packaging machinery and other equipment in the facility such as gear boxes, variable speed drives, pumps and compressors, dust collection equipment, etc.
• Fabricates components using standard shop equipment including lathe, mill, drill press, brake, shear, band saw, and various welding equipment.
• Works with technical support, the operations group, and others to resolve machine or personnel issues.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends and implements continuous improvement ideas.
• Occasionally performs work in other areas such as building maintenance.
• Complies with safety and cGMP requirements. Follows (Lock Out/Tag Out) all Safety procedures and wears all personal protective equipment as directed by Company Safety Policy.
  
  
  

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved. Assists with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 10+ years of maintenance and CAPEX experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience with mechanical components and mechanisms, such as Siemens or Allen Bradle PLC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical, fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, cGMP’s, lock-out/tag-out is required.
• Food, grinding and sterilizing or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
  
  
  

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers and supervisors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, addition, subtraction, multiplication, decimals, and measurements.

REASONING ABILITY

Excellent Problem-solving Skills Required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Basic computer skills required. Must have ability to train and mentor other employees, excellent interpersonal and listening skills required. Must be an independent thinker with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, team environment. Must demonstrate an understanding of the company priorities and core values and daily activities must support them. Excellent organizational, planning and attention to detail. Initiative to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision required. Must read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints, use simple shop math, and possess knowledge of company, local, state, and federal electrical codes. Ability to quickly understand the theory of operation of both processing and packaging equipment. Must be familiar with PLC, solid state, and servo control. Possesses a working knowledge of electrical test equipment such as digital multimeter, amp probe, megger, etc. Ability to work other shifts and weekends as needed.

PERFORMANCE ABILITY

Demonstrated working knowledge of onsite equipment including but not limited to pneumatic system, grinder, blowers, baghouse, sifter, sterilizer, packaging bag filler, metal detector, etc. within one year from the date of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, including overhead reaching and horizontally on a ladder, ascend and/or descend stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place

• Step on and off ladders and equipment at 24 inches.
• Grasp 50 lbs. of force.
• Push and pull 42 lbs. of force at 36 inches.
• Lift up to 60 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 60 lbs. from 31 inches, carry for 5 feet and return to 31-inch surface.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes, cold, and heat. The employee may be required to travel to other facilities. The noise level in the work environment is on the higher decibel side and hearing protection will be required in some areas.

• Salary Range $62k-97k yearly
• Health insurance, dental, 401K
  
  
  

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