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Head of Production - The Kitchen

Whole Foods Market

Waterbury, CT
25 days ago

Job Description

Join Whole Foods Market as the Head of Production - The Kitchen, where you will lead the maintenance team in a USDA manufacturing facility. Your role will focus on ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and fostering a high-performing team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise the maintenance team at the metro food production facility
  • Lead daily operations of the maintenance team and ensure compliance with safety protocols
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement repair strategies
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules
  • Assist in preparing and managing maintenance budgets
  • Ensure adherence to safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing environment
  • 12+ months of maintenance supervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry
  • OSHA safety certification or other relevant safety training
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and hydraulic systems commonly used in food manufacturing
  • Ability to plan, execute, and oversee maintenance projects
  • Strong ability to read, analyze and interpret repair manuals and technical procedures

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in managing relationships with external contractors and service providers
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Basic understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) processes
  • Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits & Perks

Health insuranceRetirement plan benefitsEligibility for a store discountPaid time off