Maintenance Manager

About Plenty

Plenty is on a mission to make fresh, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables more accessible to everyone.  Our cutting-edge indoor, vertical farms produce extraordinary yields using a fraction of the land and water outdoor farms need.  Nutrient-rich, mouth-watering and locally grown, our crops help people, communities and our planet to be healthier and more resilient.

The people and teams who make up Plenty are at the core of how we do this.  We are a collaborative and innovative bunch.  We are passionate about our contributions to Plenty, the communities around us and our planet, but never take ourselves too seriously.  We’re down to Earth, we grow together, and we always find a way.  Most importantly, we are growing for a better tomorrow, today.

About the role

The Maintenance Manager will own and lead the stability, improvement, maintenance, and performance functions of our equipment and automated systems.  They will manage tool productivity, maintenance, and yields, conduct data analysis to improve processes, and manage quality measurement for their tools/process.  They drive continuous improvement to tool/process to meet the requirements of the manufacturing ramp.

What you'll do

• Direct leadership of 3 maintenance crews covering a 24/7 operating capability.
• Collaborate with Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering and other cross-functional teams as the expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality product
• Responsible for people management: day to day line support, in-house repair work, vacation, OT & weekend work scheduling.
• Lead a proactive predictive maintenance program and CMMS.
• Establish systems to ensure that preventative maintenance is 100% on-time and effective for all manufacturing tools and equipment, including robots and other automated and semi-automated manufacturing systems. 
• Lead and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, food safety/sanitation,  and process capability.
• Development and maintain standard operating procedures and methods.
• Project management: both internal maintenance projects, and minor contractor projects.
• Work with the Operations Training Manager to build training material.
• Develop & maintain proper documentation of all necessary procedures; periodic maintenance tasks; equipment changes (electrical, spare parts upgrades, mechanical), etc.
• Maintain Preventative Maintenance logs to support food safety certification.
• Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations.
• Others duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to the table

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering or the equivalent in years of experience and evidence of exceptional ability 
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a Maintenance Management position in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Experience maintaining Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Basic knowledge of PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley and Beckhoff 
• Familiarity with SPC and development of equipment-related OKRs
• Spares and inventory management experience 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good overall computer skills; demonstrated ability in a programming language a plus
• Structured problem solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc)
• Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence of others
• Willing to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends as needed

Type of role

Full-Time /Onsite

What we can offer 

• Compensation: we’ll pay you a competitive salary on a biweekly basis, give you a stake in the company via equity and contribute toward your 401K 
• Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits, along with support for your mental health through Spring Health and financial wellness through LearnLux. Plus pet insurance for your furry family members!
• Food: in-office snacks and access to our leafy greens & new produce in development -- are you up for a side gig as a taste tester?
• Grow together: learning & development opportunities including lunch & learns, training certifications, and more
• Equipment: we’ll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful, including $75/month toward your home internet and phone bills and $250 every 2 years to upgrade your phone 
• Paid time off: we know you’ll do your best if you’re taking time to recharge, so we don’t cap the amount of vacation days you can take off per year + offer 6 days of paid sick leave per year in addition to the paid holidays we observe
• Parental leave: 12 weeks off for all eligible new parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition 

Food & Safety Requirements

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
• All applicants must be 18 years or older to apply

Plenty’s target compensation range for this role is $141,700 - $155,800 for this location. Actual compensation is commensurate with experience and alignment with role requirements.