Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnion City, CA, USA$100k - $130k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year college or university degree in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, or food processing, industrial management, or another technical discipline, or actively seeking such a degree with relevant experience and proven accomplishment.
Lean manufacturing experience and documented achievements.
Troubleshooting expertise for equipment, systems, procedures, and personnel, with proven root-cause problem identification leading to permanent resolution.
Critical-thinking skills, a history of major problem-solving events, and evidence of critical analysis and strategy development.
A background demonstrating leadership in implementing sustained improvements to equipment and personnel situations.
Experience implementing and leading Total Productive Maintenance and/or Lean initiatives, including root cause analysis, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, 5S, center-lining, and Kaizen; ability to explain Lean principles and their application to maintenance performance.
2–3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Grow maintenance department initiatives and programs according to its vision and mission, and ensure plant personnel understand the roadmap and their role in the process.
Build and sustain professional credibility with plant personnel and the maintenance team by identifying and addressing priorities, communicating analysis and scheduled solutions for permanent repairs, and structuring team duties and schedules for effectiveness.
Develop a plan and timeline to eliminate emergency repair work and maximize planned and project work.
Manage and maximize the capability and efficiency of the direct-report workforce.
Manage buildings and grounds maintenance to maintain safety and performance for food-safe facilities, and plan service on a recurring preventive calendar schedule.
Audit and manage production equipment for required inspections and certifications; determine outside resources needed for compliance, prioritize safety, and engage personnel to maximize internal capability and communication.
Build continuity between maintenance shifts through shift-exchange and safety meetings and a transitional schedule for maintenance leads; coordinate scheduled contractors to review work and specific safety exposures.
Manage technical contractors, including preparing contractor packages detailing requirements, responsibilities, contract agreements, and installation specifications.

Salary Range: 100000 to 130000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Company Overview:

IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.

The Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. IRCA has made 2 bolt-on acquisitions in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin) and pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) in 2022, and recently entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target’s business focuses on high value add specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées.

This transformative deal would create a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues (2022).

Job Purpose:

This key position provides leadership and direction to the facility maintenance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for facility projects and repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. Responsible for controlling all causes of failure and ensuring full useful equipment life in coordination with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel.

Responsibilities

Grow all maintenance department initiatives and programs according to the maintenance department Vision and Mission. Ensure that plant personnel understand the Roadmap, our method of forward progression, and their role in the process
Quickly build and sustain a professional credibility with plant personnel and your maintenance team by recognizing and addressing priority items for resolution, communicating your analysis, and scheduled solutions for permanent repairs. Engage the maintenance team to structure duties and schedules for maximum effectiveness.
Develop a plan and timeline to eliminate emergency repair work and maximize planned and project work.
Effectively manage and maximize capability and efficiency of your direct reporting workforce
Manage buildings and grounds maintenance to create and maintain optimal safety and performance required for food safe facilities. Plan effective service to a recurring preventive calendar schedule.
Audit and manage production equipment for required inspections and certifications. Determine outside resources required to ensure compliance in this area. Prioritize safety and engage personnel to maximize internal capability and communication.
Build continuity between maintenance shifts with an effective plan for shift exchange meetings / safety meetings and a transitional schedule for maintenance leads. Include any contractors scheduled to the plant to review required work and requirements for specific safety exposures.
Manage technical contractors. This includes creating a contractor package detailing requirements, responsibilities and contract agreements, and installation specifications.

Requirements

A four-year college or university program degree in relevant discipline (mechanical, electrical, chemical or food processing), industrial management or other technical discipline required. Or actively seeking such degree with relevant experience and proven accomplishment.
Lean manufacturing experience and documented achievements.
Excellent troubleshooting expertise for equipment, systems, procedures and personnel. Proven achievements in root cause problem identification leading to permanent problem resolution.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, history of major problem-solving events, and evidence of critical analysis and strategy development skills. Must be able to detail a background of leadership in implementation of sustained improvements to equipment and personnel situations.
Experience and evidence of implementing and leading TPM and / or Lean initiatives (including root cause analysis, OEE, 5S, Center-lining, Kaizen, etc.). Ability to explain Lean principles and how they would apply to enhance maintenance performance.
2-3 years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

- 401K

- Medical Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Company

Irca Group

Manufactures semi-finished pastry ingredients for professionals

IRCA Group is a business-to-business supplier that manufactures and sells semi-finished pastry ingredients to professionals, including chocolates, creams, and jams used in artisanal pastries, cakes, and gelatos. Its products are semi-finished ingredients that workflows in professional kitchens rely on to create finished desserts. The company differentiates itself through a long heritage (founded in 1919), a broad portfolio of brands under one global umbrella, and a growth strategy fueled by strategic acquisitions (such as Dobla) and international expansion, supported by private equity ownership. IRCA’s goal is to scale its international presence, broaden its offerings, and unite renowned sweet-creation brands to serve customers in over 100 countries.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Gallarate, Italy
Founded: 1919

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