Maintenance Manager - Newark, OH

VetJobs • Newark, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for effective management and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for production machinery and facility support equipment. The role directly supervises Maintenance Department staff and coordinates contracted vendors. The manager oversees a workforce of 14–18 direct reports in support of a 24/7 operation and works to maintain equipment readiness, workplace safety, environmental compliance, and cost-effective operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing and mentoring hourly and salaried associates.
• Proven conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve issues constructively.
• Order and resource management skills.
• Third-party management skills.
• Team-oriented and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to champion a positive work environment.
• Regulatory and compliance skills.
• Product life cycle management skills.
• Ability to achieve business results.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles.
• Strategic focus and direction.
• Conflict management skills.
• Technical aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience demonstrating the ability to manage direct reports with diverse personalities and support employee engagement, performance, and ongoing development.
• Glass manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of electrical and machinery operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate outside contractors performing maintenance activities, maintaining contractor security and safety and coordinating hazard identification.
• Review new process plans and coordinate with project engineers to determine equipment needs, layouts, and operating procedures to ensure facility safety and security.
• Recommend policy and procedure changes to prevent accidents and illness, and examine plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to ensure operator safety.
• Maintain production machinery and facility equipment in a high state of operational readiness.
• Administer, install, modify, inspect, and maintain pollution-control equipment to ensure emissions compliance.
• Maintain maintenance mechanics’ knowledge, skills, and proficiency at a level that meets equipment-readiness needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement methods and procedures to minimize maintenance, utility, and energy costs.
• Manage a maintenance workforce of 14–18 direct reports supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Enforce general safety policies and procedures for plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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