Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance, reliability, safety, and performance of production equipment, support equipment, facility systems, infrastructure, and grounds at Optimas’s Wood Dale manufacturing facility. The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing and supervises four team members. The position’s areas of impact include safety, Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), capital planning, downtime and repair management, team management, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role calls for effective communication in a multicultural environment, critical listening, explaining complex problems simply to people at all levels, proactive and urgent action, and sound prioritization.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in a technical role with large-scale manufacturing operations.
- At least 5 years of management experience with direct reports, including motivating, coaching, training, and developing team members.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and a Continuous Improvement culture.
- Experience working with vendors and outside contractors.
- Experience communicating in a multicultural environment.
- Critical listening skills.
- Ability to explain complex problems in simple terms to all levels.
- Ability to act proactively, persistently, and with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to prioritize.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance, reliability, safety, and performance of production equipment, support equipment, facility systems, infrastructure, and grounds at the Wood Dale manufacturing facility.
- Supervise four team members.
- Contribute to safety, Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), capital planning, downtime and repair management, team management, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate with all departments regarding company events, visitors, and activities.
- Work with vendors and outside contractors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
