Maintenance Manager

Kloeckner Metals - Americas • New Orleans, LA

2h

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, as well as maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems at a metals service industrial plant. The manager may perform these duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

The role supervises maintenance department employees and coordinates work to support continuous production operations. It also develops preventive maintenance programs with engineering and maintenance staff, reviews operational reports and statistics, inspects equipment, and requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a maintenance management position.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and execute preventative maintenance plans daily.
• Proven ability to take initiative and establish processes and programs while working.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and installing 480/220 electric motors.
• Experience troubleshooting pressurized hydraulic pumps, valves, and control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PCs, CNC systems, and automated control units.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the metals service centers industry.
• Experience troubleshooting metalworking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review job orders to determine work priorities.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Directly supervise maintenance department employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Coordinate workers fabricating or modifying machines to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspect operating machines for conformance with operational standards.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness stipend
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Adoption assistance (financial)
• Adoption and fertility navigation support
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager