Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing Plant

IPG•Blythewood, SC

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees plant maintenance activities and the successful execution of the work order system. Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, this role directs the Maintenance Department, supervises employees, maximizes labor efficiency, and schedules daily maintenance work. The position also supports capital projects, improves plant asset reliability, plans and schedules maintenance shutdowns, and supports cost-reduction programs. The Maintenance Manager stays informed about plant schedules, staffing needs, equipment installations, shutdowns, and equipment issues to coordinate cost-efficient repairs within time constraints. The role is accountable for maintenance reliability excellence, preventive maintenance, and the maintenance of production equipment and facilities. It develops and maintains a qualified organization to keep equipment and facilities safe and efficient, maintains adequate spare-parts and supply controls, sets work priorities and performance objectives, and plans and installs maintenance capital projects. The position also ensures safe work practices and compliance with maintenance safety procedures.

Requirements

High school or technical school graduate.
At least 5 years of equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Extensive knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in plant maintenance and repair.
Considerable knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand plans and blueprints.
Thorough knowledge of maintenance reliability.
Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, such as word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
Ability to work effectively with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Ensure safe work practices and a safe work environment.
Oversee the maintenance reliability excellence program.
Oversee the preventive maintenance program and maintenance of production equipment and facilities.
Develop, maintain, and administer an organization qualified to maintain equipment and facilities safely and efficiently.
Execute an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.
Maintain operating equipment in satisfactory condition.
Analyze cost studies for proposals involving new equipment.
Develop project objectives and performance standards aligned with departmental, divisional, and corporate goals.
Plan for an adequate supply of spare parts and maintenance supplies, and ensure their control.
Set work priorities and objectives and ensure employees meet or exceed them.
Review and approve Maintenance Supervisor recommendations for purchasing tools, materials, and supplies.
Administer and communicate company and customer policies and procedures to the team.
Plan and install maintenance capital projects.
Ensure maintenance safety practices and procedures are followed.
Perform related duties as assigned by the manager.