Birmingham, AL30+ days ago
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls Other duties as assigned Travel may be required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management or equivalent experience 5-10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management Supervisory and/or managerial experience in a food processing environment preferred Knowledge and Skills: Basic knowledge of power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration, ammonia and HVAC Knowledgeable in electrical systems and have experience in developing and implementing SOPs Knowledge of plant operations, team building and supervisor development Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to resolve problems Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and an ability to learn other computer-based tools such as CMMS systems Knowledge of food processing equipment is preferred Why Join Us: Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares annual maintenance budget using analysis reports from Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system, capital project plans and input from plant engineer and plant manager with regards to future projects and growth Manage daily activities of the maintenance employees, provides development support and training as needed.