Job Description

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.
See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position supervises personnel, projects, and activities in the plant maintenance department to ensure reliable and cost-effective performance of plant processes.

The pay range for this position is expected to be $115,000k-$130,000k annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the maintenance of all production and packaging equipment and machines, ensuring cost-effectiveness, a high standard of upkeep and compliance with all safety and budgetary requirements.
• Supervises night shift plant maintenance personnel including training and development, performance management and planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the plant maintenance staff.
• Orders equipment, parts and supplies, as approved by the Sr. Manager of Plant Maintenance & Process Development.
• Coaches and oversees updated entries in plant maintenance software; ensures tasks for preventive maintenance are catalogued in the system and completed.
• Assists in R&D projects and installations with Sr. Director of Process Development - R&D.
• Assists in the activities associated with plant sanitation to insure the work environment is maintained in accordance with See’s standards for cleanliness and safety. Responsible for leading Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated SQF Practitioner.
• Assists with Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Ensures plant and employee compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, FSMA, and local building, health and other codes.
• Responsible to identify opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will enhance departmental effectiveness.
• In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Manager will assume plant responsibility under the leadership and guidance of the Plant Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five to ten years’ experience in plant machinery and equipment maintenance, including preventive maintenance programs, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and boiler maintenance.
• Computer skills including MS Office tools: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Preferable degree in the Engineering field or equivalent work experience; bilingual English/Spanish with a plus!
• Strong supervising and motivational skills. Excellent communication and technical skills.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to regularly work from 3 p.m. to12:00 midnight.

See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).