Maintenance Manager, MDF

Kronospan • Anniston, AL

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Manager's position is to manage all aspects of maintenance, and improvements/modifications of production and support equipment, buildings, and grounds. To manage the mechanical maintenance department with the objective of maximizing machine uptime and quality. To act as a liaison between the mechanical maintenance team and production, administration, electrical maintenance, and outside contractors.

Requirements

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attendance record over a multi-year span.
• Excellent disciplinary record over a multi-year span.
• Experience in diagnosing and correcting mechanical / electrical equipment failures
• Experience in developing and maintaining preventive, predictive, and proactive mechanical /electrical maintenance programs for all plant equipment
• Experience leading a diverse group of skilled technicians and technician trainees
• Strong people skills and the ability to challenge, motivate, and support direct reports
• Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge and aptitude
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate with all levels of associates
• Ability to lead through demonstration, communication, organization, and reinforcement
• Ability to make logical, unemotional decisions in stressful situations
• A strong desire and willingness to both learn and teach
• High level of maturity and self-discipline
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and logical approach to problem solving.
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and/or in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have the qualities of stress tolerance, persistence, self-control, self-organization, integrity and flexibility

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of maintenance, and improvements/modifications of production and support equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Manage mechanical maintenance department with the objective of maximizing machine uptime and quality.
• Act as a liaison between the mechanical maintenance team and production, administration, electrical maintenance, and outside contractors.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree