Farm Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Overview: 

Lazarus Naturals is on a mission to make quality hemp-based CBD accessible to everyone. It’s why we own our manufacturing process from start to finish—from our hemp farms in Central Oregon, to our extraction, formulation, and packaging—it’s all designed to deliver safe, effective CBD at an affordable price for all. This enables us to provide a 60% discount to veterans, low income and disabled individuals, so they can access the benefits of CBD too. We are proud of our products, our processes, and our people, and we’re absolutely passionate about doing the right thing well. 

We are looking for a topnotch Facilities and Maintenance Manager to develop and drive facilities and maintenance initiatives and programs across our farm and extraction manufacturing sites.The Facilities and Maintenance Manager  will oversee the company facilities in central Oregon, ensuring all equipment is proactively maintained and in working order and facility standards are consistently met. This position reports to the Senior Director, Farm and Chemical Manufacturing and will be responsible for developing and managing budgets, hiring, training and managing small teams for optimal maintenance and facility upkeep, execution of maintenance programs, and upholding all safety and regulatory standards. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilities
• Ensure building interiors and exteriors, fencelines, and general lawncare and landscaping are maintained
• Assist with design layout and installation, equipment purchases for all facility and construction projects.  Develop equipment requirements, electrical pulls and utility mapping for all facility projects.
• Plan and execute facility and construction projects. Manage all contractors, from getting bids through work completion and permitting. Lead the team in executing smaller jobs and parts of larger jobs in-house. 
• Plan and execute facility and construction projects. Manage all contractors, from getting bids through work completion and permitting. Lead the team in executing smaller jobs and parts of larger jobs in-house. 
• Assist with long term plant expansion/renovation planning and execution, coordinating and interfacing with vendors, contractors, and city/county representatives. 
• Manage regularly scheduled pest control contractor visits, fire suppression inspections, internal and external boiler inspections and coordinate with contractors when applicable.
• Maintain all physical assets of the site, including but not limited to, replacing light bulbs and fixtures, limited plumbing/electrical repair, landscaping and lawncare.

• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Manage and oversee the facility and equipment maintenance, repair, cleanliness and good operation.
• Support Farm Operations by ensuring equipment is functioning properly, consistently maintained and in working order.  Design, implement and execute maintenance schedules for every piece of equipment.
• Maintain inventory log of assets, tools, back-up parts and coordinate procurement of tools and back-up parts as necessary
• Maintain forklifts, farm trucks, tractors and other farm implements

• Processing and extraction equipment maintenance
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on boilers, chillers, air compressors, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other production equipment.
• Keep a detailed record of preventative maintenance and repair work
• Train extraction/fiber processing staff to PM equipment
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintain inventory log of assets, tools, back-up parts and coordinate procurement of tools and back-up parts as necessary
• Manage regularly scheduled pest control contractor visits, fire suppression inspections, internal and external boiler inspections and coordinate with contractors when applicable

• Safety
• Coordinate with farm management to ensure operator training, procedural compliance, maintenance and safety practices are followed for all equipment.
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment and comply with all federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health and safety staff and leadership of the plant safety programs and processes.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP requirements
• Align with the EHS team to ensure department activity is in compliance with State & Federal regulations, and company policies & guidelines (EPA, LOTO, cGMP, Confined Space, Fall Hazard Protection, Hot Work, UPC, Building Codes, etc.)

• Leadership/management/planning
• Partner with the farm leadership to improve production processes and optimize the equipment and flow to reduce labor, waste and equipment wear. Assist in equipment selection for industry-leading productivity, ergonomics, and safety.
• Utilize Kaizen principles to realize immediate benefits and set the foundation for a continuous improvement environment.
• Lead equipment and facility briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Lead and mentor facility and maintenance team members.
• Drive innovation by deploying best practices, industry trends, tools, and equipment to drive increased efficiency and operational excellence goals.
• Evaluate issues and propose relevant solutions to design problems. Help ensure that plans are feasible, timelines realistic and that the team is fully aligned with the project requirements. 
• Propose innovative ideas to enhance the warehouse functions and improve the general running of the business.
• Prepare, manage and work within the departmental budget to assist in overall achievement of targets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience as a Facility or Maintenance Manager 
• Experience managing a food manufacturing facility is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university
• A demonstrated knowledge of organizational effectiveness and facility management 
• Excellent problem solving and reasoning skills required
• Working knowledge of construction budgets, contractor negotiation and management
• Experience in commercial building design, construction, planning and permitting
• Thorough knowledge of the State and Federal workplace safety standards and codes, including building and fire codes.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including supply chain, production, quality/sanitation, packaging, and order fulfillment
• Proficient with Google Suite products and Microsoft Office applications including Google Sheets and Excel
• Strong and effective communications skills, both with internal and external customers
• Highly proficient with PLCs, including troubleshooting and programming
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent root cause problem solving skills
• Experience managing and deploying PM programs

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance)
• Employee Discount Program
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• 401K Program
• FSA & Commuter Benefits
• Employee Development
• Company Events

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Powell Butte, OR. Interested parties are encouraged to send a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume.

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.

Lazarus Naturals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.