At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!
A day in the life…
As the PSM/HVAC – Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing and developing scheduled work activities supporting the PSM/RMP programs, while maintaining all required documentation in compliance with RSC and governing body standards, including all 14 elements of the PSM/RMP program. You will create and coordinate efficient work plans for Preventive, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance, ensuring parts availability with the Technical Team and securing both internal and external labor resources. You will supervise the execution of these plans in alignment with the production schedule by working closely with the Production Scheduler to ensure timely completion. Accessing, interpreting, and making decisions based on data within the CMMS system will be essential to your success.
What you will be doing…
- Planning all Predictive, Preventive, and Condition Based Maintenance for the PSM/ RMP programs to effectively and efficiently execute activities in a coordinated way.
- Prioritizing and escalating critical work as necessary.
- Manage the PSM/RMP program including:
- Maintaining all Process Safety Information.
- Updating and Auditing of Standard Operating Procedures as required.
- Coordinating all required training for the team.
- Managing all PSM related Contractor documentation including required training, assessment, and review of contractor performance.
- Completing Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
- Leading and Documenting all Incident Investigations.
- Ensuring compliance of the Emergency Action/Response Plan.
- Ensuring the Process Hazard Analysis is kept current and is reviewed as required
- Ensuring all 3rd party audits are completed on time and all audit recommendations are tracked and completed – including Program Compliance and Mechanical Integrity Audits.
- Tracking all investigation, audit, and team recommendations and leading efforts to complete recommendations.
- Leading the PSM Team meetings.
- Managing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Data by ensuring that appropriate information is included such as BOM's, PM's, etc. are entered into the CMMS system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing, utilities, and/or other support area equipment.
- Monitoring work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level.
- Monitoring/Auditing Mechanic data entry and quality.
- Driving continuous improvement projects.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
- Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
- Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
- Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.
This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)
- 3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing, Maintenance, or Engineering environment required.
- Ability to physically complete and comply with RSC respiratory protection program.
- Working knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, boiler, and compressed air systems.
- Ability to comprehend technical manuals, instructions, and safety regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
Do you stand above the rest?
(Preferred Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Food Industry experience.
- Knowledge of PSM /RMP/MOC processes.
- Knowledge of Ammonia Refrigeration systems.
- High level of computer expertise and competence.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of mechanical processes, equipment and electrical systems.
- Familiar with Maintenance Improvement methodologies.
- Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving goals and objectives.
- Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers and the continuous improvement of the operation.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Exposure to TPM, maintenance planning techniques and maintenance execution.
Experience Life at Russell Stover Plants!
Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we’ve got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you’ll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we’ll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you’re always in the know!
Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside a variety of equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it’s a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
Active & Engaging Work: Whether you’re on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there’s never a dull moment. This is a place where you’ll stay on the move!
Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.
At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
