Maintenance Manager

Metromont•San Marcos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of the plant by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Requirements

Perception and visual abilities must be good
Must be safety-conscious
Knowledgeable of all equipment and plant systems including the maintenance and operating requirements for concrete manufacturing equipment such as: ready mix trucks, mixers and conveyors, cranes (on and off road), loaders, boilers and compressors
In depth knowledge of the maintenance and operating requirements of vehicles and other on and off-road transportation and lifting equipment such as: hydraulics and electrical systems, diesel engines and drive trains, suspension systems and transmissions
Must be familiar with: overhead cranes, straddle cranes, forkllifts, concrete delivery trucks, crane rails, steel fab equipment, carpentry equipment, bench and handheld grinders, electrical systems, sure cure system, steam system/boiler, compressed air systems, natural gas lines and heaters, propane lines, sandblast system, programmable controllers
Strong leadership skills
Able to convey instructions clearly
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Able to train others in all aspects of a specific job process
Able to interview and assess potential candidates for employment
Able to maintain recordkeeping to produce operational cost data for equipment (hours reading, fuel, fluids used etc.)
Understanding of chemical safety
Can provide effective and documented feedback for associates
Advanced reading, writing, and math skills
Knowledge of electrical (up to 480 volts 3 phase)
Good communication and organizational skills
Read and interpret blueprints/plans
Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
5+ years in a leadership maintenance position with supervisory responsibility
Manufacturing plant maintenance management experience required
Fleet maintenance management required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred

Responsibilities

Review work orders to determine work priorities
Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, or equipment
Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, or air required for operations
Develop preventative maintenance program
Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards
Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimizing costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations and purchase vehicles
Direct training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures
Confer with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
Confer with workers to resolve grievances
Prepare department budget and monitor expenditure funds in budget
Provide data and costs for return on investment relative to new equipment and/or new vehicle purchases
Serve as liaison for company with local auto dealers relative to new vehicle purchases
Manage all contracted vehicle repair operations
Adhere to environmental and stormwater pollution prevention policies
Actively lead participation in Metromont’s 6S, Lean, and Safety Programs
Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations