Maintenance Manager

POET • Shell Rock, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager supervises all positions within the Maintenance Department and works with the Plant Management team to coordinate plans that maximize bioprocessing performance. The role coordinates and supports the facility maintenance team and contractors to complete work safely and efficiently. It develops preventative maintenance schedules for process equipment and maintains current Standard Operating Procedures. POET bioprocessing facilities operate continuously, 24 hours a day, and the team member must be available as needed. This is an on-site role in Shell Rock, Iowa.

The manager leads and develops the maintenance team, oversees maintenance work orders, projects, shutdowns, preventative maintenance, equipment records, and spare-parts inventory, and supports safe, reliable plant operations. The position also involves hands-on assistance with maintenance work, operating plant and material-handling equipment, coordinating contractors and vendors, budget support, reporting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with other operating departments.

The job has substantial physical and safety requirements. Work may involve extreme heights, confined spaces, and temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, indoors and outdoors. Team members must wear required personal protective equipment and perform activities including climbing, walking over uneven or wet surfaces, bending, reaching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, gripping, and pinching. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required, and random drug and alcohol testing applies during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures for centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits and equipment, and 4–20 milliamp instrumentation.
• Experience with fabrication and welding; cutting; equipment repair such as gearboxes and agitator assemblies; boiler operations and water chemistry; material handling systems such as conveyors; preventative and proactive maintenance practices; metal and plastic piping fabrication and repair; and instrument and electrical work.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations for construction and manufacturing environments.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
• High personal integrity, effective interpersonal skills, problem-solving and critical-thinking ability, adaptability to and promotion of change, strong organization, time management and communication, an innovative mindset, objectivity, self-awareness amid uncertainty, and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, wear required personal protective equipment, and work in the described environments.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; submit to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education or formal training in a technical field.
• At least 5 years of supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP food regulations and POET biorefinery regulations.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability, predictive and preventative maintenance, and maintenance planning.
• Experience with electrical work and repairs, welding, fabrication, concrete work, hydraulics, pneumatic and fluid processes, and reading schematic drawings.
• Experience with maintenance management systems such as Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, orient, train, coach, and manage the performance and career development of maintenance team members.
• Ensure team members are trained in existing maintenance procedures.
• Analyze trends and root causes of failures affecting plant safety, operation, and reliability.
• Support maintenance team members and contractors in completing work safely and efficiently.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with maintenance duties, including routine cleaning and testing and hands-on work during shutdowns.
• Schedule and complete work orders and repair or upgrade projects.
• Coordinate facility shutdown planning and execution with the management team.
• Oversee preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and work orders.
• Maintain the preventative maintenance and equipment database in Maximo.
• Perform assigned equipment work, including removal, installation, rebuilding, welding, torching, lubrication, and cleaning.
• Prepare and present reports on maintenance activities, equipment condition, shutdown planning, and cost control.
• Contact contractors and vendors for troubleshooting and equipment maintenance support.
• Assist the management team with the annual Repair and Maintenance budget.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory and supplies and support purchasing in coordination with the maintenance team.
• Work with other operating departments to reduce or eliminate downtime as directed by management.
• Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal regulatory policies and rules, and assist with implementing approved changes.
• Complete required daily documentation and mechanical accountability records accurately and on time.
• Operate equipment such as telehandlers, skid steers, tractors, ATVs, pay loaders, and forklifts.
• Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET products and processes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for individuals and families, including an employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and bi-annual incentive bonuses.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, with 40 hours available on day one.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.
• Wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED