Maintenance Manager

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Summary/Objective
Responsible for ensuring that the facilities, layout and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output in a 160,000 sq foot facility. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment (including software programming). Includes people management and budgetary/cost reporting. Be familiar with the Environmental Management System; and must constantly be aware of any specific duties outlined in the program. Responsible for the building and grounds upkeep as well. Safety is a top priority. Exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

Essential Functions

· Ensure all regulatory obligations relating to carrying out operational duties are completed in consultation with the Environmental Management System as required by the relevant certificate, regulation or permit

· Minimize severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel through risk identification process

· Review weekly maintenance and PM schedules and take corrective action as needed

· Address concerns with the operations manager and maintenance staff in advance of the issues becoming costlier or requiring prolonged shutdown

· Review and assign work to maintenance employees and follow up on satisfactory completion

· Manage staffing through your leadership of hiring, performance management, mentoring, corrective actions, safety enforcement and training and development to cultivate a stable and cross functional workforce

· Complete maintenance jobs in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency

· Streamline associated repair costs and job execution

· Supply reports to the plant manager as required on repair jobs including consumption of tools, materials, man-hours and skills

· Review equipment history files and be proactive in evaluating repair / replacement needs

· Ensure accurate recorded histories in work order completions and maintain moving forward, ensuring ease of access when needed

· Report maintenance performance during major overhauls to senior management

· Provide grievance / performance counseling when required

· Assign and reassign work as per emergencies and plant priorities in a timely and effective manner

· Make sure that maintenance jobs are in accordance with all corporate policies and legislated regulations through training employees on proper equipment usage

· Promote communication as well as good relations between the production and the maintenance departments

· Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality of work standards are maintained, and most especially within the mechanical maintenance department

· Achieve departmental, as well as personal goals

· Participate in meetings and drive corrective/preventative action as needed

· Drive conformance to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 procedures and work instructions

· Plans staffing needs to maintain efficient maintenance coverage

· Participate in and drive continuous improvement projects as assigned

· Manage the repair & maintenance inventory

· Ensure the smooth running of the building to include repairs, lighting, electrical systems, maintain plumbing system, alarm system, fire extinguishers, HVAC and with approval hire subcontractors for larger matters

· Ensure the smooth running of the grounds and landscaping to include repairs, grass cutting, snow removal, fence repairs, pest control and with approval hire subcontractors for larger matters

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications

· Strong technical capacity to perform required repairs / maintenance while following safety protocol

· Strong electrical background with the ability to undstand and troubleshoot PLC

· Strong general building and ground maintenance skills

· Working knowledge of manufacturing lines and processes

· Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment (hilo, crane, manlift)

· Able to effectively communicate problems, root cause and corrective actions needed to upper management and support staff

· Ability to build relationships with other department heads and jointly work through problem resolutions

· Able to manage support staff to meet the needs of the facility, to include on the job training of new hires

· Perform all work in an ethical manner

· Take imitative when you see something that needs fixing, don’t wait for it to break

· Ability to manage time and responsibilities independently

· Strong critical thinking and creative skills

· Detail oriented

· Strong organizational and follow-through skills

· Must have a flexible schedule

· Adhere to attendance policy

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does have supervisory responsibilities of Mechanical Technicians

Education and Experience

· High school diploma and equivalent training and experience required

· A bachelor’s degree in a related field is helpful

· 4 -8 years proven practical knowledge in Maintenance / mechanical repairs

· 4+ years supervisory experience required

· Prior experience in the steel/aluminum industry

· Understanding of waste stream

· OSHA training certification

· Able to pass certification of power industrial equipment (hilo, manlift, crane)

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required