• Develops schedules and controls a preventative maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition. 
• Plans a continual work schedule to maintain a safe and healthy condition on Company property in order to achieve the best working conditions for all employees.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of all workers engaged in the maintenance, electrical and mechanical operations and assists in their training where needed.
• Develop training programs and aids for trouble shooting. 
• Inspects jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained.
• Ensures proper maintenance of facility machinery and building.
• Maintains inventories of maintenance material, supplies and repair parts at required level.
• Responsible for analyzing and job costing of all maintenance activities.  Interprets mechanical and electrical specifications and operational manuals to subordinate staff for the purposes of proper maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Recommends, plans, and implements equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or cost reduction procedures. 
• Directs staffing, training, discipline and recommendation of termination of Maintenance Department personnel. 
• Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment and investigates their potential applications. 
• Recommends to the Plant Manager incorporation of new technology for company application where feasible and practical.
• Develop P.M. programs that are effective and efficient.  Plan for future growth and expansion of plant.  Meet with vendors to work out service agreements and support.
• Interviews and hires personnel for department.
• Recommend pay increases or promotions based on employees work performance and progress in gaining job knowledge. 
• Conducts performance appraisals.
• Counsels employees as needed in regards to work performance, attendance, safety or other issues. 
• Conducts employee meetings to keep employees informed on goals, company policies/rules and safety.
• Assures employee/employer relationships are maintained. Attends other meetings as required.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Berry, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledgeable concerning mechanical and electrical principles, machining practices, the property of metals and the application of mathematics for production machinery.
• Knowledgeable concerning modern fabrication and assembly techniques and machine-shop practices and techniques.
• Able to mentally visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment or tooling problem, understand the inter-relationships of factors affecting a given situation, and to be attentive to detail.
• Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with innovations to solve production problems in a timely manner.
• Has initiative and ability to work effectively with little direction. Working knowledge of computer controlled machine tools and exposure to high volume automated production equipment.
• Must have good speaking and telephone skills.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English. Must be proficient in Excel and Word programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees and outside vendors by telephone, in person and through written and verbal correspondence.
• Self-motivated with superior problem solving skills.

 EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a technical degree or a minimum of five years of experience in related field, desirably in an industrial manufacturing environment or an industrial electrical and maintenance related field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.  Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Must have very good mathematical skills with ability to do algebra and trigonometry.  Ability to use figure formulas and complex equations.

SAFETY

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Berry’s guidelines.  Visually inspects production area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, adherence to policies and maintains a clean work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and live electrical components.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.  An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment.  The employee is continuously exposed to temperature variances; extreme heat during the Spring and Summer and cold temperatures during the Winter.