Maintenance Manager

THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO LLC•Centralia, WA

31d

About The Position

Under general direction from Management, the supervisor will ensure the Maintenance Department maintains operational readiness of the location.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as mechanic or mill wright in manufacturing maintenance
Minimum 2 years’ experience as supervisor

Monitor quality of work to ensure mechanical repairs are performed correctly, root causes have been traced, and equipment is functioning properly at the end of repairs.
Monitor preventive maintenance tasks to ensure tasks are completed and are being done effectively to have continuous production operation.
Train maintenance mechanics in spotting potential issues with equipment while performing preventive maintenance and while monitoring running equipment.
Teach and enforce good mechanical practices such as housekeeping before and after tasks, ensuring correct parts are being used, and equipment is operational after tasks and repairs.
Champion safety practices, not just enforcing.
Organize and arrange shop, shop equipment, and parts to ensure spare parts and spare equipment are ready for use.
Ensure equipment rebuilds are performed with a high level of detail to optimize equipment when back in service.
Plan and assign designated tasks to a crew of 5 mechanics daily.
Work with the operations manager to obtain items and resources to make the department more effective.
Coordinate coverage for operations that has mechanics on call for 24/7.
Work with vendors and contractors in building relationships, scoping out contract work, and monitoring pricing.
Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.