Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

By growing local and minimizing the distance between farm and plate, Local Bounti helps eliminate food waste and provides fresh, high-quality produce to areas of the country over 1,000 miles from their current source. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our diverse selection of crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. We provide an interactive, educational, and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. Local Bounti is committed to fully integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives in all our business activities.

We currently have an opening for a Facility Maintenance Manager at our Byron, GA farm. The pay scale for this position is $80K - $100K DOE.

The Facility Maintenance Manager will direct all maintenance activities to ensure that maximum operational potential is realized for the entire facility operations. This includes managing and participating in the upkeep of all manufacturing assets, managing maintenance budget and resources, and assisting in the design and installation of new systems. Other responsibilities include all functions in the areas of departmental budgets, computerized maintenance management systems, preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Continuously improve manufacturing processes in terms of quality and performance measurements and identifying and eliminating bottleneck areas
• Performs maintenance tasks to ensure maximum machinery and equipment uptime Ability to trouble shoot and fix breakdowns
• Performs building maintenance
• Disassembles broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair; reassembles equipment when repairs are complete
• Cleans or lubricates vehicles, machinery, equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects, and to ensure proper functionality
• Transfers tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from workstations and other areas
• Adjusts, connects, or disconnects wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand tools or power tools
• Own and manage Maintenance Metrics based on data documented in Fix CMMS to ensure all facility equipment runs in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner
• Seek to ensure reliability of facility and equipment operation while optimizing maintenance and operation costs and satisfying all safety, environmental regulations
• Own and manage Maintenance budget to include capital, budgeted and unplanned spend to drive effective prioritization of maintenance activities
• Design, document, troubleshoot, and lead the launch of new products and processes from an engineering perspective
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Construction team members on facility based Continuous Improvement, Reliability Centered Maintenance and Capital projects
• Identify and solve safety concerns encountered during design and study of the process
• Read and interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders and make updates to diagrams to include P&ID and CAD drawings
• Devise improvement processes to reduce scrap and defects while improving throughput and document SOPs and the implementation of Best Practices into the facility. Coordinate the installation of new equipment to maximize production efficiency and maintainability
• Work with production to make modifications to equipment and work areas for maximum efficiency of operation
• Maintain a knowledge base in the capacity of existing utilities and the current level of utilization
• Stay abreast of the latest safety, environmental, and other regulations which affect the facility to ensure compliance
• Develop and support the capital project planning and manage installation projects
• Oversee the maintenance of the equipment and the facility to ensure the company receives maximum utilization of its assets
• Ensure the systems are in place & followed to maintain the reliability of the equipment and processes
• Reviews, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines employees as necessary, in conjunction with the general manager and human resources, to ensure department meets or exceeds productivity requirements
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to product processing
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements
• Ensure compliance to all OSHA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance
• Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization
• Support, develop and optimize the Preventive Maintenance (PM) strategy for all assets in the facility to ensure their efficient upkeep and repair
• Work cooperatively with departmental managers
• Oversee and manage staffing of maintenance department
• Develop maintenance team members professionally (i.e., facilities, production, wastewater, tooling, purchasing, etc.)
• Establish and maintain vendor and contractor relationships
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
• Any other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
• Embraces and supports the safety culture at the facility.
• Ability to effectively manage the selection, assessment, training and development, work direction, coaching and quality of life of the maintenance staff
• Troubleshooting skills based on systematically identifying and solving production equipment related problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities which includes matching staff to equipment to ensure product quality standards and production schedules are met
• Ability to evaluate employee performance against established standards, which includes recognizing employee strengths and developmental needs as well as determining appropriate compensation adjustments
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively apply management practices and team development techniques which includes the ability to motivate staff, deal with difficult employee issues and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate, in verbal and written form, with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of GMP, GFSI, SQF and Food quality processes and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively communicate and administer Local Bounti’s policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to develop and manage a budget, including cost accounting and ability to initiate appropriate costing changes when conditions warrant
• Knowledge of and ability to develop and implement safety standards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of equipment and production processes

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or manufacturing and/or maintenance management strongly preferred.
• Must have recent experience in a Manufacturing facility, preferable food manufacturing with at least 5 years preferred experience
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expert working knowledge of all machine components and integration.
• Experience working with automated equipment to include PC, PLC and Robotic equipment
• Proven mechanical aptitude for analytical problem solving.
• Valid state Driver’s License

Physical Demands:

(Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs)

• The working environment is subject to pressure for multiple calls, inquiries, and interruptions.
• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sound by ear.
• Lifting: raising or lowering objects weighing no more than 10 - 20 pounds, from one level to another.
• Mental Demands: mathematical reasoning, memorization, oral comprehension, spatial orientation, and written comprehension.
• Sitting: remaining in the normal seated position.
• Stooping: bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Vision Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Assembly line
• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Byron, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please briefly describe your experience or knowledge of GMP, GFSI, SQF, and Food quality processes and procedures.
• Do you have any knowledge or experience working with Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC, etc?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Food Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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