Business Manager Maintenance Lockport - Lockport NY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Lockport, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Manager - Maintenance supervises salaried employees responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment. The work is technical and requires independent judgment within established procedures and the limits of GMS, with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). The role also includes making decisions and training others. The position oversees a small to medium group of salaried maintenance Group Leaders and leads maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities in alignment with standard GM maintenance systems. It includes conducting checks and communicating evaluation results; supporting preventive maintenance and equipment-malfunction diagnosis; recommending solutions; and meeting schedule and quality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
Proven ability to solve complex problems.
Oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to coach, collaborate, and drive action across teams.
Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree.
Previous supervisory experience.
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
Knowledge of maintenance and construction standards and codes, and applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of basic math, including trigonometry.
Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
Experience with GMS, TPM, Andon/escalation processes, layered audits, or JIT training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily maintenance planning, including shift-transition meetings and maintenance/production tie-ins, to align priorities and resources.
Review, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work in Maximo, including safety and non-safety preventive-maintenance compliance, open requests, and weekend project preparation.
Support preventive-maintenance execution, long-term maintenance planning, and continuous-improvement plans for the assigned area.
Perform layered audits, safety observation tours, WPO walks, and other checks to reinforce safety, standardization, and workplace organization.
Participate in safety meetings, problem-solving activities, D2/TIP discussions, glass-wall reviews, and GMS board reviews to drive issue resolution and operational performance.
Update weekly project assignments, coordinate with Group Leaders, and coach supervisors to maintain progress and accountability.
Review purchasing requests, manage routine administrative needs, and maintain communication through email and plant systems.
Supervise salaried maintenance employees and oversee maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities.