Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Sauer Brands, Inc.•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will develop and execute a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program including standardizing maintenance processes to drive asset reliability and uptime while leading and supporting capital improvement projects. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for executing a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program while leading a cost effective, service-oriented team supporting the facility and manufacturing operations in achievement of plant KPIs. The Maintenance Manager supports all plant departments in driving the realization of “Safety as a Condition”. Reports to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant discipline preferred.
5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience at a manufacturing company a plus
Knowledge of Industrial Safety Regulations; certifications are a plus
Supervisory/Personnel Management experience required
Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal values that mesh with SBI values
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
Computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
Strong time management and project management skills and with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders
Strong analysis & problem solving skills - ability to collect, assess and interpret relevant information and make sound decisions
Highly organized and detail oriented
Good written and verbal communication skills
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible

Nice To Haves

Experience at a manufacturing company a plus
certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Provides scope of work, cost of project calculations, and execution of work in complex capital projects.
Develops maintenance financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
Manage, lead, and develop technicians to ensure timely and cost-effective repair and maintenance of facility assets
Communicates to Senior Leadership any deadlines or issues within the maintenance department on a regular basis.
Provide leadership and training tools for the maintenance department to increase overall maintenance capabilities
Create high performance work teams in the maintenance department that will use root cause problem solving methods to resolve issues.
Develop an ongoing training program for maintenance technicians.
Facilitate communication and execution of facility projects with Engineering and 3rd party suppliers
Develop improvement processes for the parts and planning system. This includes approving parts requisitions for the plant.
Meet human resource objectives by assisting in selecting, training, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures.
Meets maintenance operational standards by contributing maintenance information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems.
Develops function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by studying performance results; identifying, recommending, and implementing changes, expansions, and additions.
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.