Maintenance Manager

Pratt Industries•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager coordinates maintenance and repair of a wide variety of production and processing machines and equipment to minimize downtime. The role includes checking, setting up, and operating production tools and equipment before approving them for production use. The manager directly supervises department employees and oversees preventive maintenance, parts and supplies, vendors, and equipment-related projects. The position is on call 24 hours a day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Computer and data-entry skills.
Demonstrated personnel supervisory skills.
Four years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates using high-school math concepts.
Ability to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions using common sense and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, cost issues, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, including wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization requirements, company policies, personnel requirements, OSHA, DEQ, and EEO.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification for certain areas or equipment.
Superior time management, including managing multiple issues and leading effective meetings.
Teaching skills for technical and administrative training of department personnel.
Crisis-management ability, emotional control under adverse conditions, and the ability to lead personnel toward resolution.
Employee-relations skills, including active listening, personnel appraisal, positive and corrective feedback, conflict resolution, motivation, coaching, and delegation.
Demonstrated confidence and a consistent leadership style with appropriate professional assertiveness.
Professional appearance appropriate for a managerial company representative.

Nice To Haves

College coursework and/or related technical courses.
Five years of experience in the corrugated box industry, with extensive experience in electronics, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity.

Responsibilities

Report to the General Manager any information that may impede plant operations as soon as it becomes known.
Monitor warranties and service guarantees and notify personnel of upcoming expiration dates.
Conduct monthly selective inventory and verify it against computerized records of maintenance parts and supplies.
Take utility meter readings and record usage in the computer.
Locate original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket distributors to obtain competitive parts costs or improved service.
Order parts and supplies and oversee barcode scanning of parts inventory.
Promote high morale through fairness, consistency, and interest in employee concerns, while maintaining confidentiality.
Initiate or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
Oversee and plan contract work and installations by outside vendors when the Plant Manager is away from the plant.
Conduct weekly production and safety meetings with department personnel.
Develop career skills through seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.
Remain on call 24 hours a day.
Assist in selecting, evaluating, and installing capital and expense projects.
Directly supervise department employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve conflicts; build teams; coach and lead employees; address complaints and resolve problems; document matters; and model superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Insurance benefits eligibility within one month of hire.
Gainsharing bonus eligibility after one full month of employment.
401(k) with partial match after three months.
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities.
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, and Pre-Paid Legal.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.