FRESH - MAINTENANCE MANAGER - DC

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Oversees the daily activities of and development and training for the distribution center maintenance department to ensure rapid response to departmental requests for repair or service.  Identifies performance indicators.  Develops and communicates action plans for improvement.  Responsible for interior and exterior upkeep of distribution center facility and grounds.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors and evaluates the overall performance of the ammonia refrigeration system and equipment
• Maintain a fleet of material handling equipment including electric forks, pallet jacks and stock pickers
• Maintain lead acid batteries and charging
• Maintain facility equipment including high speed doors, dock equipment, balers, compactors
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and schedules to reduce or eliminate operational downtime
• Oversees sanitation team performance and completion of tasks in support of regulatory and organizational sanitation goals and requirements
• Coordinates with DC employees to make repairs or changes to systems
• Identifies and manages department team assigned to respond to major catastrophes within the distribution center; prepares and updates contingency plans
• Identifies maintenance department performance indicators; develops and communicates Productivity Improvement Plans to track areas identified for improvement
• Participates on management team; conducts departmental analysis to identify gaps and develops action plans for improvement
• Collaborates with managers and corporate maintenance regarding current and future infrastructures and mechanical buildings/facilities needs and to develop action plans
• Coordinates multiple mechanical and facilities projects simultaneously
• Reviews departmental strategic goals and sets performance goals
• Monitors department budget on a weekly basis; assists DC General Manager in development of the yearly capital plan
• Represents distribution center in business relationships with outside vendors, contractors and other third parties
• Monitors facility compliance to OSHA and EPA standards, including Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plans and maintains safety manual
• Represents distribution center in working with OSHA, EPA, DHS, DEA, FDA, FCC, Department of Health, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate or necessary

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to read drawings and schematics, electrical, mechanical, and voice and data communication drawings, and various diagrams
• Working knowledge of computer maintenance management systems
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems including compressors, vessels, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and safety systems
• Working knowledge of electrical, security and fire protection systems
• Comprehension of fire protection and security alarm reports, capital variance reports, and OSHA requirements/logs
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, AutoCad systems, and beginning level PLC knowledge
• Competency to develop the required skill set of the technicians

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• Experience as a maintenance manager/supervisor
• Experience in ammonia refrigerated or similarly refrigerated distribution center environment
• RETA certification preferred
• Experience in budget planning and tracking
• Vocational training or college technical training preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• On-call twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week to support distribution center operations
• Exposure to dust and noise
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold, including freezers, coolers for long periods of time

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.