Maint Mgr

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager delivers a planned maintenance system that improves equipment stability and supports prediction of equipment life. This salary-exempt position leads, motivates, and develops Mechanics, Technicians, and Maintenance Planners to reduce losses, establish consistent standards, achieve production results, improve individual skills, and strengthen teamwork. The role oversees maintenance and repair operations, reliability programs, work-order planning and scheduling, budgets, capital projects, equipment installations, and contractor coordination. It works closely with department managers, engineers, vendors, and Human Resources, while supporting team effectiveness and Simmons operating-system principles. The position includes domestic travel to multiple facilities or work sites and work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience.
Minimum 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, and/or 4 years of related maintenance experience.
Ability to work in various temperatures and move around a manufacturing environment and surrounding property, including climbing stairs.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to travel domestically to and from multiple facilities or work sites.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish maintenance schedules and determine work setup and layout to simplify plant operations and reduce downtime.
Direct mechanical repairs and evaluate mechanical and electrical malfunctions, recommending appropriate actions.
Perform root cause analysis and develop conceptual solutions into working units.
Work with the management team to develop processes and methods, and drive consistent standards within the Planner/Scheduler team.
Build effective relationships with department managers to foster innovation and cooperation.
Interact with, consult, and manage 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 justifications, cost estimates, and drawings; track commitments and charges to keep projects on budget.
Implement and use a work-order system to plan and schedule daily mechanic work, weekly preventive maintenance, and equipment asset-history tracking.
Develop and deliver standard maintenance and reliability methods and procedures.
Provide technical leadership in moving maintenance from reactive approaches toward preventive, predictive, and proactive approaches.
Coordinate the tracking and reporting of maintenance and reliability KPIs, and develop KPI-driven process improvements.
Manage employees, direct and supervise their work, and monitor performance.
Collaborate with Human Resources to screen, interview, and hire candidates; administer disciplinary actions and recommend performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager.
Recommend compensation decisions in accordance with guidelines.
Follow Simmons values and promote positive employee relationships, morale, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Participate in team development, communication, policy implementation, meetings, and coordination of best practices; help address issues that hinder team cohesiveness.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.