Maintenance Manager

PF Holdings•Shreveport, LA

16d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager directs day-to-day maintenance activities and maintains a safe working environment. The role ensures the maintenance team can meet maintenance requirements through preventive maintenance efforts and major repair initiatives, and that equipment complies with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations. The position oversees maintenance employees and works with contractors, electricians, engineers, supervisory team members, and management to maintain, repair, and optimize large-scale industrial equipment. The role is based in a plant environment, with most work performed outdoors and exposure to inclement weather. The position also has physical requirements that include regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 75 pounds or more; frequently walking on uneven ground; using hands and arms to handle and move materials; and regularly sitting, standing, reaching, and moving around the facility. Safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ten or more years of advanced experience with preventive maintenance strategies and major repair initiatives.
Five or more years of supervisory experience in a maintenance capacity.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures and heavy machinery functions.
Strong background in maintenance best practices, proactive maintenance methods, and organizational development for maintenance employees.
Knowledge of OSHA and best practices for safe maintenance work.
Ability to organize and coordinate maintenance projects.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 75 pounds or more.
Ability to frequently walk on uneven ground and regularly sit, stand, reach, and move around the facility.
Ability to use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and move materials and manipulate objects.
Ability to wear common protective and safety equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats when needed.
Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and commitment to excellence and communication.
Dependability, reliability, and ability to fulfill responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Higher-level degree in a related field desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and direct the work activities of the maintenance team.
Assign duties, direct and supervise maintenance employees, and evaluate their performance.
Communicate proactively with supervisory and maintenance team members.
Maintain, repair, and optimize large-scale industrial equipment.
Emphasize safety while working with the maintenance team, contractors, electricians, engineers, and management.
Manage preventive maintenance operations, ongoing repairs and maintenance, automation, and data collection system upgrades on heavy equipment.
Recommend replacement of outdated equipment and controls, and direct or assist with replacements as needed.
Tour the work location daily to inspect assigned maintenance jobs and assess mechanical performance, including mobile equipment and transportation vehicles.
Collect, review, and file daily maintenance reports; present reports during meetings and communicate unaddressed maintenance requirements to the maintenance team.
Review maintenance work orders and set priorities for the upcoming shift and week, adjusting priorities in line with objectives and goals.
Communicate PPE and EHS requirements, company policies, and procedures.
Initiate maintenance directives and carry implementation plans through to completion.
Report activities and status to management regularly.
Ensure completion of Lube and Inspection routes, including required paperwork and filing.
Perform duties outside normal responsibilities when needed.