Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing Plant

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)•Blythewood, SC

11d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees all plant maintenance activities and the effective execution of the work order system. The role directs the Maintenance Department, provides work direction to maximize labor efficiency, and schedules daily maintenance work. It also supports capital projects, improves plant asset reliability, plans and schedules maintenance shutdowns, and supports cost-reduction programs. The incumbent monitors plant schedules, manpower needs, new equipment installations, shutdowns, and equipment issues to coordinate cost-efficient repairs within time constraints. The position develops and maintains a qualified maintenance organization, oversees preventive maintenance and equipment and facility upkeep, manages maintenance priorities and supplies, and ensures safe and efficient operations. It also plans and installs maintenance capital projects and helps set departmental performance objectives aligned with broader organizational goals.

Requirements

High school or technical school graduate.
At least 5 years of equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Extensive knowledge of plant maintenance and repair methods, practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials.
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.
Be accountable for 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 of proposals for new equipment.
Develop objectives and performance standards for Maintenance Department projects to meet 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.