Maintenance Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted innovative and science based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world Balchem employs approximately 1400 employees worldwide who provide the service quality and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders Founded in 1967 Balchem a Maryland corporation became a publicly traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BCPC Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices manufacturing sites and R&D centers primarily located in the US and Europe The Company consists of three business segments Human Nutrition and Health Animal Nutrition and Health and Specialty Products POSITION SUMMARY Lead the maintenance team in assuring good operating conditions for the process equipment building and grounds ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage and provide direct supervision for the Albion maintenance personnel located at AMT ALP and CW; this includes performance reviews progressive discipline scheduling etcProvide support as needed to the Balchem Salt Lake City plantManage the Albion on line maintenance system MicromaiProvide analysis on maintenance activities especially Preventative Maintenance to ensure good reliability as well as cost effectiveness of maintenance performedManage maintenance resources on Capital Projects ensuring that project work is accomplished as well as day to day operational maintenanceWork with Plant Managers to ensure that maintenance costs are within the individual plant budgeted amountTake work direction from Plant Managers on maintenance prioritiesBe familiar with cGMP requirements for equipment process and building maintenanceExecute maintenance plan with cGMP requirements addressedManage building maintenance including contracts for grounds upkeep and building repairOversee any contract maintenance personnel working on sitEnsure that maintenance staff and contractors are properly trained and working within established safety guidelinesAbility to work in maintenance role if need arisesAssist with trouble shooting mechanical problems REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or equivalent10 years of maintenance experience with 5 years of supervisory experience2 years of experience operating maintenance softwareSpecific SkillsAbilities Knowledge of andor skilled in the following electricity mechanical equipment repair use of power tools installation and repair of heating ventilation & air conditioning HVAC plumbing roofing fabrication and safety Be able to lift push or pull objects of 55 lbBe able to climb and work from ladders up to 36 ftLean or Six Sigma training is a plusMaintenance software experience requiredMicromain specific experience a plu Microsoft Office experience required including Microsoft Projects WORKING CONDITIONS Generally office conditions with daily exposure to extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes unpleasant odors and loud noisesManufacturing environment with exposure to mineral products cleaning chemicals restricted movement dirty environment hazardous materials lifting and carrying heavy objectsIn accordance with the OSHA Reparatory Protection Standard 29CFR 1910134 Balchem employees are required to successfully complete annual fit testing clean shaven req and medical clearance respirator medical certification