Maintenance & Engineering Coordinator bei Gehl Foods, LLC

Gehl Foods, LLC is one of America’s fastest growing food and beverage manufacturing companies. Since our founding in the late 1800s, we have enjoyed a reputation of quality, safety and innovation. We stand by and lead through our core values of safety, quality, communication, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Today, we develop ready-to-serve aseptic products (like nacho cheese and nutritional shakes), locking in freshness, without refrigeration or compromising taste. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves in offering custom, creative aseptic solutions to some of the world’s biggest companies and divisions including foodservice, retail private brands and contract manufactured brands.

With our continued success and rapid growth, Gehl Food & Beverage is looking for qualified individuals to join us on our journey to becoming a global leader in the aseptic food and beverage industry. If you are looking for a chance to take your skills and experience to the next level, and the opportunity to impact our business, then feed your future as part of the Gehl Foods Team. To learn more about us visit, https://www.gehlfoodandbeverage.com/

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors and contractors providing specialized maintenance and engineering services. This includes but is not limited to:

• Liaising with vendors to arrange for services, schedule work, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Coordinating vendor access to facilities and ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.
• Monitoring vendor performance and quality of work, and addressing any issues that arise.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with internal staff, vendors, and contractors to ensure smooth operations.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing between the internal team and vendors.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance and engineering services.
• Support the onboarding process for new vendors, ensuring they are integrated into the company's systems and processes.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Coordinate with vendors to address any safety concerns or issues that arise.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor activities, including contracts, work orders, and performance data.
• Generate reports on vendor performance, expenditures, and other relevant metrics.
• Ensure the accuracy of service records and maintain them in the company�s CMMS system (EAM)
• Comply with all federal, state, local, or other regulatory recordkeeping for assigned systems
• Assist with capital improvement projects execution under the guidance of Maintenance & Engineering leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and with minimal supervision
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical P&ID drawings
• Demonstrated mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls aptitude
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills, and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources for moderate to complex maintenance repairs
• Proficient using a PC, ideally using Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• 5 years� electromechanical experience working in a food or beverage industry
• Demonstrated capital project management or PMP certification
• AutoCAD software familiarity
• Knowledge of FDA Rules and Regulations