Director of Maintenance

OPERATIONS WHEELING, WV

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Based in Wheeling, WV, the Ziegenfelder Company is a private, family owned frozen novelty manufacturer that focuses solely on producing the highest quality frozen ice novelties, commonly referred to as twin pops. We are the largest manufacturer of twin pops in the country with production facilities in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; and Denver, CO.

The Ziegenfelder Company has averaged solid double-digit growth for the past 15 years while growing our tribe from 60 employees in one facility with three production lines to over 350 employees across three facilities and 13 production lines. Core to our success has always been making the highest quality, best tasting products in the market and selling them to valued customers at the best possible price. The Ziegenfelder Company owns and produces the brand Budget Saver, as well as, licensed and private labeled products for premiere retailers, such as Albertsons, Dollar General, Kroger, and Walmart. 24/7 operations in our three facilities, generates over 2.2 million pops per day.

Ziegenfelder’s growth and success is clearly due to our dedicated tribe. We value integrity, creativity and innovation, and are committed to positively impacting our workforce and the communities in which we live and work.

OUR VISION

Growing together, revolutionizing our company, and bringing smiles to every home in America.

OUR MISSION

Making people smile with really cool treats.

OUR STRATEGY

Growing Better Together.

ZIEGGY ESSENTIALS – T.W.I.N.S.

Think Tribe First

Win by Always doing the Right Thing

Inspire Each Other

Nurture our Zieggy Economy

Serve Others

POSITION

As our Director of Maintenance, you provide the leadership, strategic vision, and technical expertise necessary to provide proactive maintenance support for operations and the Ziegenfelder Company. You will help position Ziegenfelder as a culture focused on safety, food safety and people. Your role as leader of the Maintenance Tribe will provide critical support to Operations and strategic development of the manufacturing side of our business to include automation, additional vital lines, lean manufacturing practices and more. This position accomplishes this through a disciplined, respectful, energetic style, guided by our values and our vision and focused on Tribe development.

Come thrive at Ziegenfelder with your true passion for people, patient yet persistent approach, and your ability to embrace a fast-paced, changing environment. Bring leadership, inspiration & innovation to cultivate our remarkable workforce and deliver a positive business impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Ziegenfelder Director of Maintenance is responsible for:
• Directing, planning, developing, and coordinating all planning and implementation of practices, policies, programs, and procedures for Maintenance Departments.
• Leading the design and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and physical layout to include construction and maintenance project management.
• Advising and leading on advancements in equipment and technology.
• Providing leadership for Maintenance Tribe members to implement Ziegenfelder strategy, production goals, policies, and procedures.
• Consistently coaching and developing leaders at all levels within the Maintenance Departments, and ensuring the right talent is in place in these departments to achieve KPIs.
• Managing outsourcing/internal build strategies and external vendor relationships and spend, keeping best cost manufacturing top of mind.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives related to proactive, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Establishing strong partnerships and collaboration to support Operations Leadership and all Zieggy Leadership Tribe, to further focus on production, safety, food safety and people.
• Visiting all plants routinely as the primary, internal-facing organizational representative.
• This position is responsible for the food safety of our product.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Leaders at all levels and in all roles at Ziegenfelder strive to demonstrate leadership competencies. As the Director of Maintenance, you will demonstrate:
• Integrity: Is direct and truthful, is ethical in making decisions and speaks candidly about tough issues. Is open-minded and listens to tribe members at all levels. Is widely trusted by others and keeps confidences.
• Self-awareness: Has an accurate picture of strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve.
• Accountability: Seeks to take responsibility before placing blame. Able to react when unexpected problems arise, and proactive in developing plans to prevent problems from reoccurring. Admits mistakes, owns failures and commits to deliver expectations and responsibilities.
• Credibility: Makes decisions and problem solves based on regulations, facts, data and science. Clearly understands and communicates performance standards and expectations to others and is willing to hold self and others accountable to performance standards.
• Commitment: Contributes maximum effort to support company initiatives and is tenacious when problem solving for the good of the tribe and organization. Willing to go above and beyond to support success for others and the company.
• Teamwork: Focuses others’ energy on common goals, priorities and problems. Seeks common ground in an effort to resolve conflicts. Works harmoniously with colleagues and departments.
• Initiative: Works to identify and seize opportunities when they arise. Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to drive improvement. Skilled at original thought when evaluating problems and developing action plans. Able to consult with peers and third parties when additional expertise may be needed.
• Values and gives feedback: Seeks out, responds to, shares, and uses feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred, or experience in lieu of education.
• 8+ years total manufacturing experience, including a minimum of five years in a manufacturing leadership role for a food or beverage manufacturer- preferably overseeing multiple locations.
• Experience with a rapidly growing company with plant expansions.
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment with a high level of intellectual curiosity, and a passion and desire to understand and improve upon business processes.
• Ability to build, lead and inspire a team, developing bench strength at all levels and providing increased capabilities business-wide.
• Ability to instill a positive team environment. Must be able to communicate comfortably with the shop floor as well as members of the executive team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to concisely summarize monthly operating results and future plans with executive staff and others.
• Travel up to 50% required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move objects to a higher, lower or horizontal position.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach and grasp actions.
• Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protective equipment.
• May be subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F with proper protective equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wheeling, WV 26003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 10 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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