Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Manager

Papa John's International Inc

Acworth, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Services, Calendar Management, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Data Modeling, Distribution Services, Electricity, Engineering Management, English Language, Equipment Replacement, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Food Production, Food Services, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, OSHA, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Service Delivery, Spanish Language, Staff Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Acworth, GA
POSTED
1 day ago

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Job Details

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Job Summary

The Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading all aspects of maintenance and reliability operations, including optimizing spare parts storage and cost management, promoting team member safety, delivering superior service to internal customers, reducing downtime, and supporting the development of team members and Shift Managers through regular performance management. This position ensures adherence to all PJFS quality assurance programs, develops leadership capability in self and direct reports, and creates a safe working environment aligned with company standards. The role provides quality management across maintenance, repair, modification, and safety operations to enable the Quality Control Center (QCC) to maintain productivity, maximize asset uptime and OEE through preventive and predictive engineering frameworks, and hold team members accountable to operational KPIs and standard operating procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

  • Holding team members accountable to operational KPIs and standard operating procedures.
  • Predictive Engineering - transition QCC from reactive maintenance to data driven reliability model
  • Manage and developu202ftheu202fmaintenanceu202fteamu202fand facility sanitationu202fteam membersu202finu202fau202fcontinuous improvementu202ffood manufacturing and distribution environment.u202fu202fxa0
  • Serve as liaison with outside contractors as needed.u202fxa0
  • Supervise and train maintenance and custodial teams, conduct timely performance reviews, hold regularly scheduled shift meetings.u202fu202fu202fxa0
  • Maintain organization and sanitation of maintenance parts, tools and departmental area.u202fxa0
  • Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John's Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.u202fxa0
  • Manage the overallu202fleadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout theu202fQCC.u202fxa0
  • Lead and participate inu202fPJFSu202fsystemu202fwide cross-functional teams and taskforces.u202fxa0
  • Manage overall department performance to assist in meeting plant goals and objectives.u202fu202fxa0
  • Provide leadership of the department tou202fdevelopu202fandu202fmanageu202fpreventive maintenance ("PM") programu202fusing au202fparts management systemu202fand ensure PM is performed safely and according to manufacturer and PJ Food Service policies.u202fxa0
  • Lead and participate in all major repairs, capital & maintenance projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.u202fxa0
  • Maintain productivity standards by providingu202fmetrics surrounding key performance indicators.u202f Recommend ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodologyu202fu202fxa0
  • Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.u202fu202fu202fu202fxa0
  • Develop and maintain long-term strategic capital plan that includes equipment replacement and productivity improvement/cost savings.u202fxa0
  • Coordinate, planu202fand developu202fcontingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.u202fxa0
  • Adhere to all Papa John's International and PJ Food Service policies as stated in company manuals, training manuals or other written communications.u202fxa0
  • Adhere to OSHA requirements for LOTO.

Education, Experience & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or equivalent technical field experience required.
  • 5+ years of experience managing maintenance in a highly automated food manufacturing environment (CI/TPM)
  • Proven experience deploying reliability strategies, root cause analysis, and failure mode and effects analysis.
  • Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and audits required, i.e., USDA audits, HACCP,u202fOSHA,u202fetc.u202fxa0
  • LEAN Manufacturing is a plus.u202fxa0
  • P&L experience preferred.

Functional Skills

  • Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellencexa0
  • Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest valuexa0
  • Financial & Business Acumenxa0
  • Communicates Effectively and Candidlyxa0
  • Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutionsxa0
  • Process Improvement: Strive to continually improvexa0
  • Ability to build and leverage talentxa0
  • Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arisexa0
  • Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leadersxa0xa0
  • Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projectsxa0

Our Values

  • EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success.
  • DO THE RIGHT THING -We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult.
  • PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first.
  • INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do.
  • HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

  • CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
  • RESULTS DRIVEN - We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges.
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT -We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo.
  • BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry.
  • WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

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Papa John's International Inc