Maintenance Manager

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The Maintenance Manager interacts with production department managers concerning breakdowns and maintenance scheduling, Storeroom about availability and delivery of parts and supplies, Engineering Department involving major problems and equipment design revisions, and contractors involving maintenance projects. He guides and assists employees in determining the best method of repairing and maintaining plant equipment. The effectiveness of the position is measured by the timely and cost-effective maintenance of machinery and equipment to minimize production interruptions and increase production efficiencies.

1. Analyze and determine equipment failures for root causes and recommend solutions. Utilize predictive maintenance tools including vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared testing, electrical monitoring, etc. to maximize equipment reliability. Use CMMS as a tool to improve equipment reliability and identify previous equipment failures and repairs. Participate in decisions to rebuild, repair, or replace equipment.

2. Continue to improve and maintain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program. Develop, analyze and improve Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures. Train skilled trades and operators on technical issues, operator PMs and similar TPM initiatives. Engage employee involvement in TPM by leading equipment improvement teams. Knowledge and concepts of six sigma, TPM, and lean manufacturing concepts. Identify and implement methods to optimize management of lubrication. Assess effectiveness of TPM program by analyzing performance measures such as cost avoidance data.

3. Assist in various equipment improvement and maintenance projects. Manage plant capital and repair projects. Develop methods to improve storeroom effectiveness. Participate in determining spares strategy.

4. Supervise department employees on as-needed basis; Fill in for department supervisors who are absent. Plan and assign work to hourly employees. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution, guidance from peers, and reliance of policies and procedures.