Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Maintenance Manager leads a department of 15 to 20 direct reports and ensures machines and production equipment remain in excellent operating condition and capable of meeting production demands 24/7. The role requires a strong background in production machinery and equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, a high sense of urgency, a hands-on approach on the plant floor, and 24/7 on-call availability. The manager oversees preventive maintenance, staff training, spare-parts inventory, and the effective control of labor, costs, and parts. The role supports continuous improvement, enforces safety and company policies, and requires analytical problem-solving, adaptability, multitasking, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and work experience.
- 5 to 10 years of maintenance management experience.
- Strong background in production machine and equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Strong background in electrical program controllers, motors, drives, and components.
- Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical skills.
- Experience with SAP and preventive maintenance software programs.
- Excellent computer skills, including MS, SAP, and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend procedures in English.
- Ability to successfully lead others.
- Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
- Analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
- Able to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs frequently.
- Able to remain stationary for long periods and constantly position self to maintain equipment.
- Able to withstand working in all weather conditions.
- Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Able to perform duties around moving mechanical parts, in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant, and in wet, humid, noisy, dusty conditions, with possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure preventive maintenance is performed on machines and equipment according to the maintenance program.
- Keep machines and production equipment operating effectively and able to meet production demands 24/7.
- Ensure maintenance staff receives proper training and can perform expected job requirements.
- Maintain an adequate spare-parts inventory at all times.
- Minimize and eliminate machine and equipment downtime.
- Take a hands-on approach and work on the plant floor as needed.
- Control and manage labor, costs, and parts effectively.
- Contribute to continuous improvement as a team player.
- Ensure safety and company policies are followed and enforced.
- Be available on call 24/7 and work weekends as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
