Manager, Maintenance II

Isomedix Operations Inc. (US)•Coon Rapids, MN

5d•$116,000 - $136,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager II implements and maintains a successful maintenance program at facilities with multiple modalities or campus environments with multiple buildings. The role oversees the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facility equipment, machinery, buildings, and safety systems, including establishing and maintaining the department’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The position requires problem-solving, team-building, and decision-making competencies; availability to travel for company training and development programs; and responsibility for ongoing staff training and development. The manager is responsible for 24/7/365 operations at multiple locations, preventive and predictive maintenance, emergency repairs and response, maintenance documentation, validated equipment performance, and facility-related services and contracts. The position also leads maintenance staff, manages scheduling, training and performance, and supports safety, quality, productivity, regulatory compliance, budgets, suppliers, and facility improvement projects. The role works with facility leadership and maintenance staff to address audit findings.

Requirements

At least four years of industrial maintenance experience, including working knowledge of pneumatics, welding, mechanics, hydraulics, electrical systems, PLCs, and electronic applications, with a bachelor’s degree; alternatively, at least twelve years of such experience with a high school diploma or GED.
At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet, and software capabilities.
Effective interpersonal skills demonstrated through prior management experience.
Above-average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 2 math skills, including basic arithmetic in measurement units, decimals, ratios, rates, and percentages, to identify organizational, customer, and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Ability to influence opinions, attitudes, or judgments; generalize, evaluate, and make decisions in stressful situations.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to supervise outside contractors.
Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, and similar signals.
Must be able to achieve Radiation Safety Officer status for gamma and E-beam facilities.
Must be available to travel for company purposes, including training, development, and other supported programs.

Responsibilities

Manage 24/7/365 maintenance operations across multiple locations, responding to emergency maintenance calls and being available for troubleshooting support.
Establish, promote, and review the effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs; analyze unplanned downtime and develop corrective and preventive actions using the department’s CMMS.
Evaluate and adjust scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, coordinate resources for unplanned repairs, and ensure maintenance paperwork is completed, recorded in the CMMS, and filed according to audit requirements.
Use audit findings, staff recommendations, and predictive and preventive maintenance practices to drive continuous improvement; recommend skills training for self and department staff.
Ensure equipment operates within validated parameters and that scheduled and unscheduled work orders include required change-control documentation and reviews.
Manage maintenance of equipment, buildings, grounds, utilities, janitorial services, and associated contracts.
Develop sustainable operations and practices, including alternative energy processes and recycling programs.
Maintain mechanical and technical knowledge, address training deficiencies, and ensure the facility complies with applicable regulations and remains ready for inspection.
Develop and implement technician training programs covering safety, LOTO, electrical safety, equipment operation, work instructions, and procedures; provide training relevant to Senior Maintenance Technician, Project Technician, and Maintenance Technician roles.
Set maintenance staff schedules to meet plant demands and maintain continuous operations and emergency response coverage; potentially serve as emergency response coordinator.
Select, interview, orient, train, and evaluate new maintenance staff; conduct performance evaluations, communicate growth opportunities, assign and monitor growth tasks, mentor employees, and provide corrective counseling as needed.
Promote a team environment supporting safety, quality, and productivity goals; participate in managing multiple-site safety programs and train staff on safety procedures.
Enforce safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout and proper PPE use, and provide maintenance personnel with required PPE.
Prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions; negotiate supplier terms.
Recommend and manage planning, justification, and implementation of facility-driven capital improvement projects, support Engineering on major projects, and plan and implement equipment or safety continuous-improvement projects.
Protect confidential company information by appropriately storing, retrieving, and sharing it only with authorized people.
Ensure compliance with applicable local and federal requirements, including OSHA, FDA, ISO, EPA, NRC, and NEC; establish and manage relationships with emergency services and security organizations.
Achieve Radiation Safety Officer status for gamma and E-beam facilities.
Follow STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles, and management directives; perform other duties as assigned.
Work with facility leadership and maintenance staff to address audit findings.