Northgate Market · 8 hours ago
Commissary Maintenance Lead - Irvine
Northgate Market is a growing grocery chain in Southern California, seeking a Commissary Maintenance Lead to ensure the safety and efficiency of maintenance operations. The role involves leading maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with production and quality assurance teams to maintain optimal equipment performance.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail
Responsibilities
Responsible for the safety and well-being of all associates under his/her leadership
Works very closely with production, QA and Sanitation departments to troubleshoot every processing equipment in plant on as need basis and keeps it working as per operating manual
Leads all mechanical and electrical staff to assure that all required maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner and that the plant is prepared for all production requirements
Assists Maintenance Manager in recruiting, training, coaching, and evaluating performance of all staff as required
Assists Maintenance Manager in establishing and maintaining an adequate but not excessive inventory of spare parts and supplies to assure that all critical pieces of equipment perform properly and have proper backup to provide for continual operation during production periods
Assure that all mechanical and electrical equipment conforms and complies with all safety and operational regulations and requirements
Actively support plant safety and loss prevention activities including employee training, enforcement of safety procedures, accident investigations and timely implementation of safety and related repairs and improvements as needed
Perform special projects and/or reviews as assigned
Ensures full compliance with facility and department safety rules, HACCP, SSOP’s & GMP’s according to Company’s Food Safety guidelines
Monitors and documents all maintenance personnel activities for performance and compliance with strict adherence to Company standards for quality, safety, sanitation and overall productivity through job analysis, training, and timely documentation
Leads, coaches, develops and cross train Team Members to deliver the highest quality to Operations
Performs other duties as directed
In Conjunction with QA Director, assists maintenance department on all Fire Inspections, FDA Inspections, USDA Inspections, US Agriculture Inspections, and all Orange County Health Department Inspections and works closely with QA Director on responses and corrective actions
Maintains all equipment in optimum operational condition
Leads maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations
Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards
Executes the Safety program of the Plant and leads by example
Under the guidance of Maintenance Manager, assists in planning, developing, and implementing new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
Confers with management, production, warehouse, and quality assurance personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
Monitor daily department’s KPI’s
Qualification
Required
Must have basic mechanical skills
High school diploma required
2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing setting with strong knowledge of inventory and supply-chain processes
Basic computer skills – particularly Excel, Word, Outlook
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to think strategically and constructively in a team setting
Basic written, verbal, communications, interpersonal and relationship building skills
Must have an outstanding attendance record
Forklift certification required
Food Handlers Certification
Benefits
Flexible schedules
Opportunities for growth
An associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household