Maintenance Manager

APRIL STEEL PROCESSING INC•Dearborn, MI

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring that the facilities, layout and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment (including software programming). Includes people management and budgetary/cost reporting. Be familiar with the Environmental Management System; and must constantly be aware of any specific duties outlined in the program. Responsible for the building and grounds upkeep as well. Safety is a top priority. Exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

Requirements

Strong technical capacity to perform required repairs / maintenance while following safety protocol
Strong general building and ground maintenance skills
Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment (hilo, crane, manlift)
Able to effectively communicate problems, root cause and corrective actions needed to upper management and support staff
Ability to build relationships with other department heads and jointly work through problem resolutions
Able to manage support staff to meet the needs of the facility, to include on the job training of new hires
Perform all work in an ethical manner
Take imitative when you see something that needs fixing, don’t wait for it to break
Ability to manage time and responsibilities independently
Strong critical thinking and creative skills
Detail oriented
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
Must have a flexible schedule
Adhere to attendance policy
High school diploma and equivalent training and experience required
4 -8 years proven practical knowledge in Maintenance / mechanical repairs
4+ years supervisory experience required
Able to pass certification of power industrial equipment (hilo, manlift, crane)
Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field helpful
Prior experience in the steel / aluminum industry preferred
Understanding of waste stream preferred
OSHA training certification preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure all regulatory obligations relating to carrying out operational duties are completed in consultation with the Environmental Management System as required by the relevant certificate, regulation or permit
Minimize severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel through risk identification process
Review weekly maintenance and PM schedules and take corrective action as needed
Address concerns with the operations manager and maintenance staff in advance of the issues becoming costlier or requiring prolonged shutdown
Review and assign work to maintenance employees and follow up on satisfactory completion
Manage staffing through your leadership of hiring, performance management, mentoring, corrective actions, safety enforcement and training and development to cultivate a stable and cross functional workforce
Complete maintenance jobs in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency
Streamline associated repair costs and job execution
Supply reports to the plant manager as required on repair jobs including consumption of tools, materials, man-hours and skills
Review equipment history files and be proactive in evaluating repair / replacement needs
Ensure accurate recorded histories in work order completions and maintain moving forward, ensuring ease of access when needed
Report maintenance performance during major overhauls to senior management
Provide grievance / performance counseling when required
Assign and reassign work as per emergencies and plant priorities in a timely and effective manner
Make sure that maintenance jobs are in accordance with all corporate policies and legislated regulations through training employees on proper equipment usage
Promote communication as well as good relations between the production and the maintenance departments
Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality of work standards are maintained, and most especially within the mechanical maintenance department
Achieve departmental, as well as personal goals
Participate in meetings and drive corrective/preventative action as needed
Drive conformance to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 procedures and work instructions
Plans staffing needs to maintain efficient maintenance coverage
Participate in and drive continuous improvement projects as assigned
Manage the repair & maintenance inventory
Ensure the smooth running of the building to include repairs, lighting, electrical systems, maintain plumbing system, alarm system, fire extinguishers, HVAC and with approval hire subcontractors for larger matters
Ensure the smooth running of the grounds and landscaping to include repairs, grass cutting, snow removal, fence repairs, pest control and with approval hire subcontractors for larger matters
Other duties as assigned