Maintenance Manager

Optimas Solutions • Wood Dale, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance, reliability, safety, and performance of production equipment, support equipment, facility systems, infrastructure, and grounds at Optimas’s Wood Dale manufacturing facility. The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing and supervises four team members. Areas of impact include safety, Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), capital planning, downtime and repair management, team management, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Optimas integrates fastener manufacturing and distribution, with a focus on inventory certainty, consistent quality, and lower cost of ownership. The company describes its values as Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Drive.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a technical role with large-scale manufacturing operations.
• At least 5 years of management experience with direct reports, including motivating, coaching, training, and developing team members.
• Experience communicating in a multicultural environment.
• Critical listening skills.
• Ability to explain complex problems in simple terms to people at all levels.
• Ability to act proactively, persistently, and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Experience working with vendors and outside contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, reliability, safety, and performance of production equipment, support equipment, facility systems, infrastructure, and grounds at the Wood Dale manufacturing facility.
• Supervise four team members.
• Address safety, Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), capital planning, downtime and repair management, team management, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate with all departments about company events, visitors, and activities.
• Motivate, coach, train, and support the development of direct reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed