Maintenance Manager

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition.

We are passionate and dedicated people.

Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.

The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates.

The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Maintenance Manager has the responsibility for managing all building and equipment maintenance programs including preventive maintenance as well as installing, inspecting, diagnosing and repairing equipment at the facility.

Essential Functions: 


* Schedule, supervise and perform maintenance activities on building, grounds and all equipment as needed, including preventive maintenance as well as diagnosing and repairing equipment.

This includes structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, PLC, fabrication, and HVAC.


* Maintain spare parts inventory and organize storage area.

Coordinate ordering of all equipment parts and supplies as needed.


* Develop work order program to determine priority of maintenance workflow.

Schedule and assign projects to maintenance mechanics or outside contractors as appropriate.

Be present (on site) any time contractors are in the facility doing non-emergency work to ensure they properly sign in, have proper PPE and supervise any Hot Work/PRCS permits required.


* Follow up to ensure projects are successfully completed.


* Develop and maintain accurate Preventive Maintenance Program.


* Meet with the Plant Manager on a weekly basis and provide a status update on projects, continuous improvement initiatives, department budget, downtime, safety, and overall department performance.


* Managing maintenance expenses (in real time) to eliminate budget overruns.  Report expense to the Plant Manager weekly.


* Communicate the weekly staffing/coverage schedule with the Plant Manager and peers, including established coverage plans during your absence.


* Coordinate with other functional areas to identify and solve problems, improving plant productivity.


* Implement safety and regulatory programs to assure long term safe operation of the facility.

Work with company leaders to address any questions, concerns or issues to resolve immediately.


* Recruit, direct, coach, and lead all maintenance personnel constantly raising the standard of performance.  Establish education and development programs for employees including SOP’s, safety and job expectations.


* Create team-based environment throu...