Maintenance Manager

VP Racing Fuels Inc•Elmendorf, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees the plant’s preventive maintenance program within an annual budget, covering routine maintenance, installations, and repairs to production lines, buildings, equipment, and grounds. The role schedules and assigns work, manages maintenance performance and training, and helps ensure maintenance work is timely, accurate, safe, and within budget. The manager supervises Plant Maintenance Workers and may arrange temporary third-party support when needed. This is a hands-on role that includes performing maintenance tasks such as equipment work, parts replacement, and preventive maintenance, as well as assisting less-skilled workers with building, construction, and general maintenance. Work takes place in plant, shop, and outdoor warehouse environments, with exposure to shop elements and varying weather. The position may require working outside the regular schedule.

Requirements

One year of Plant Management experience.
Two to five years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency in preventive maintenance, welding, fabrication, mechanical systems, automotive maintenance, and verifying work performed by the maintenance team and third parties.
Professional certifications in mechanical engineering, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and construction management are listed as required competencies.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy lifting; standing 8–10 hours per day; kneeling or squatting 4–6 hours per day; bending or stooping 4–6 hours per day; using a pallet jack to move palletized containers weighing about 1,296 lbs.; and lifting and carrying objects weighing 36–55 lbs. for 2–4 hours per day and objects under 15 lbs. for 8–10 hours per day.
Ability to work a significant amount of time outdoors in varying weather conditions and in shop environments that may include noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.
Background checks and drug tests are required.
May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or professional certification.
Experience with pumps, small motors, and filling equipment.
Welding experience.
Blow Molding equipment experience.
HAZMAT training.
Professional certifications in mechanical engineering, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and construction management.

Responsibilities

Manage a preventive maintenance program within an annual budget, including routine maintenance, installations, and repairs to production lines, buildings, equipment, and grounds.
Prepare work schedules, assign work, and minimize overtime and call-in hours.
Ensure plant maintenance is performed timely, accurately, and within budget with maintenance staff.
Coach, counsel, and manage the performance of direct reports.
Identify the need for and arrange appropriate temporary support from third-party contractors.
Ensure temporary, new, and existing employees receive appropriate training and remain current with training requirements.
Promote worker safety by ensuring supervised workers follow safety measures and by identifying and resolving conditions that may endanger workers or others.
Ensure proper use of plant tools and equipment for cutting, bending, and welding equipment.
Assist less-skilled workers with building, construction, and general maintenance, and review their work to ensure it is in good condition.
Perform hands-on maintenance work as needed, including equipment work, parts replacement, and preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by Management.