Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator

Familiar with Safety Management, preventative maintenance and risk assessment. Experience in establishing and coordinating Preventative Maintenance programs that ensure minimal downtime with our operations. Mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair minor equipment issues. Reliability – Proven ability to analyse breakdowns and contact approved contractors to arrange repairs in good time. The ability to determine root cause and develop data driven actions. Liaising with contractors to ensure adherence to onsite requirements (BRCGS, H&S), ensure necessary paperwork is in place to carry out required works and supervise contractors when working within our facilities or our control. Source and evaluate new equipment or substitute equipment. Approve deviations from standard equipment and parts. Assist in finding emergency replacement parts or equipment.

Equipment – Some experience with Pumps, Seals, Compressors, Centrifuges, and Agitators, including sizing, specifying, installing, and maintaining. CIP/COP – Understanding of both Clean In/Out of Place equipment. Boilers – Understanding of gas boiler systems. Soft water System – Understanding of soft water system. Facilities Management – Manage maintenance schedule for site equipment and utilities. Maintain and update maintenance and equipment files.

Food Industry Experience – Familiar with HACCP, BRCGS and GMP practices. Leads by example in food safety practices, addressing audit recommendations, and ensuring maintenance practices do not put food safety at risk.

OTHER DUTIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position in a fashion that is consistent with KALSEC VALUES. Be aware of the company's Q.A. policy and objectives. To observe these policy provisions and fulfill in all respects the requirements of his/her job. Procedures as defined shall be strictly observed. Kalsec, Inc. is committed to providing safe products to its customers. This position requires completing annual training for Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, Food Defense and Food Safety. Additional initial training and annual refresher training will be assigned based on job classification. Training is conducted through Kalsec, Inc.’s internal training or using external consultants and on-the-job training in each department. Assist with implementation of Lean Manufacturing. Identify key areas for continuous improvement within the warehouse or manufacturing process. Primarily facility-based with occasional travel to external courses and possible visits to head office in the US. Contacts with all internal departments, Head Quarters, planning, warehouse, sales team, customers.

This job description is not intended to cover every detail or every aspect of the job identified. Other duties may and will be assigned based upon the workload and needs of the department.