Maint Mgr

Simmons Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

12d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager delivers a planned maintenance system designed to improve operational stability and predict equipment life. The role leads, motivates, and develops Mechanics, Technicians, and Maintenance Planners to reduce system losses, establish consistent standards, achieve production results, strengthen individual skills, and enhance teamwork. This is a salary-exempt position. The role oversees maintenance planning, mechanical repairs, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, reliability programs, work orders, and maintenance KPIs. It also collaborates with management and department leaders on process improvements, manages maintenance and capital budgets, and directs equipment installations and facility projects, including coordination of contractors and tracking of project expenditures. The Maintenance Manager manages and develops employees, including participation in hiring, performance management, and employee relations in collaboration with Human Resources. The position supports Simmons operating systems and values, including quality, security, LEAN, company policies, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Domestic travel between facilities or work sites is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience.
At least 2 years of manager-level experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical safety, and preventive maintenance programs.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in various temperatures and move around a manufacturing environment and surrounding property, including climbing stairs.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel domestically between multiple facilities or work sites.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment or other applicable experience.
Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Establish maintenance schedules and determine appropriate work setup and layout to simplify plant operations and reduce downtime.
Direct mechanical repairs and evaluate mechanical and electrical malfunctions, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Perform problem analysis and develop solutions through root cause analysis.
Work with the management team to develop new processes and methods, and establish consistent standards for the Planner/Scheduler team.
Build effective working relationships with department managers and coordinate with engineers and vendors as needed.
Develop and manage maintenance and repair budgets and capital expense projects.
Direct the scheduling, planning, and coordination of major equipment installations.
Oversee maintenance projects and coordinate outside contractors at the facility.
Prepare AFE documentation, including justification, cost estimates, and drawings; track commitments and charges to keep projects within budget.
Implement and use a work order system to plan and schedule daily mechanic tasks, schedule weekly preventive maintenance, and maintain equipment asset histories.
Develop and deliver standard maintenance and reliability methods and procedures.
Provide technical leadership in the transition from reactive to preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance.
Coordinate tracking and reporting of reliability and maintenance KPI data, and use KPIs to develop improvements to maintenance programs.
Manage employees, direct and supervise work, and monitor performance.
Collaborate with Human Resources to screen, interview, and hire candidates; administer disciplinary actions and recommend performance improvement actions and compensation decisions in accordance with guidelines.
Promote a cooperative and harmonious work environment, positive employee morale, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, planning, budgeting, policy changes, and coordination of best practices.
Support Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as needed to support business objectives.