Maintenance Manager

Welch Packaging Group Inc•Indianapolis, IN

19h

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates activities concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of equipment and facilities. This role is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the maintenance department, including professional support staff, and for the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Electrical certification preferred
Corrugated packaging industry preferred
Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery
Ability to use shop tools and equipment, drill press, shop grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch
A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
A strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude
Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment
Strong written and oral communication.
Organization and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Time management.
Systems analysis.
Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
Critical thinking.
Active learning.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular consistent basis.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Electrical certification preferred
Corrugated packaging industry preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all maintenance technicians, providing them with leadership and opportunities to learn and improve.
Ensure proper scheduling of all technicians.
Manage and maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
Successfully manage through clear communication on goals, training, coaching, and mentoring, while developing them with consistent feedback and motivation through encouragement to enable their success and establish a positive working environment.
Schedule required Preventive Maintenance on all machinery.
Respond to emergency work orders within established parameters of timely response.
Perform Lockout/Tag-out per procedure for required operations.
Install, lubricate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in compliance with plant codes, policies, and procedures.
Repair and maintain Corrugated plant machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Read and understand drawings, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical systems including valves and solenoids.
Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participate in the safety program.
Effectively communicate work performed and equipment statuses both written and verbally.
Share knowledge and gain knowledge from the rest of the team.
Consider safety in all engineering/maintenance decisions and network with supervision, management, and others to ensure high-quality safety decisions.
Effectively maintain equipment to continuously improve productivity, waste, and quality.