Maintenance Manager (Asset Reliability)

Hood Lumber•Bogalusa, LA

10d•$111,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager (Asset Reliability) for their Bogalusa, LA facility. This position will lead the development and implementation of the mill's reliability program and manage the maintenance and electrical departments, focusing on equipment reliability, talent acquisition, and team leadership and development. The role's purpose is to lead overall manufacturing operations by engaging people and managing through process to drive sustainable performance, while maintaining positive employee relations, meeting production goals, and operating within company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of plant maintenance experience, with a strong background in reliability.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in plant maintenance with a proven leadership track record.
Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and asset management best practices.
Proven ability to develop and implement KPI’s to measure maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience with managing maintenance budgets and allocating resources effectively.
Strong track record for implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a maintenance or asset management environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, procurement) on reliability-focused projects.
Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and guide the maintenance team towards a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.
Computer knowledge including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related discipline.
Continuous education in a degreed program, and/or additional certifications.
Experience with reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies and PdM technologies.
Proficiency in using reliability analysis tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and cause-and-effect diagrams (Ishikawa diagrams).

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the activities of plant maintenance and electrical personnel, with gate-to-gate responsibility for the management of contracted workers.
Develop and implement a comprehensive asset management strategy for the lumber mill, prioritizing reliability and maximizing asset lifecycles.
Lead the development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) specific to asset reliability, tracking and reporting on these KPIs to measure the effectiveness of maintenance efforts and identify areas for improvement.
Oversee the implementation of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for all lumber mill equipment. Analyze equipment functions, potential failure modes, and consequences of failure to create targeted PM tasks that maximize uptime and prevent catastrophic breakdowns.
Champion a culture of preventative maintenance throughout the organization. Lead efforts to shift from reactive maintenance approaches to proactive strategies that focus on preventing equipment failures before they occur.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department while improving asset utilization.
Manage the maintenance budget to ensure resources are allocated effectively towards maximizing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime costs.
Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
Establishes and maintains a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
Communicate regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and modifications that enhance reliability and maintainability, collaborating with other departments to implement these upgrades.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for equipment failures. Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve overall asset reliability.
Perform criticality analysis of assets to prioritize maintenance efforts.
Stay up to date on the latest reliability engineering practices such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Maintenance principles.
Provide ongoing training and development for maintenance personnel on reliability principles and best practices.
Direct, maintain, and enforce policies and procedures including safety and environmental requirements, upholding maximum safety standards for all maintenance technicians.
Responds to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or Safety and Environmental Manager.
Manage work schedules to ensure the department’s resources and time are used in the most efficient manner.
May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.
Demonstrate commitment to the team and vision for the facility. This may include duties and responsibilities as assigned and a flexible schedule.