Manager- Maintenance

Europastry USA•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

The Manager- Maintenance manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of preventative maintenance programs and other maintenance activities. The role plans maintenance work around production schedules and the availability of machines, materials, and staff, recommends capital investments to improve equipment availability, and manages an effective preventive maintenance system to minimize equipment downtime. The manager oversees the preventative maintenance program, including use of MP2, staff training, project coordination, maintenance scheduling, resource allocation, and performance monitoring. The role works with operations, shift foremen, maintenance supervisors, and other departments to support production efficiency, safety, quality, employee development, and process improvement. It also leads and develops the maintenance team, manages employee relations, and provides strategic direction aligned with facility and company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3–4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with varying levels of technical expertise.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MP2.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
Knowledge of continuous improvement.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical repairs, and mechanical repairs in a facility setting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preventative maintenance program using MP2 in collaboration with operations and maintenance staff, and train supervisors and relevant personnel.
Direct preventative maintenance to optimize production efficiency and productivity.
Manage preventative maintenance projects, coordinating personnel to complete work on time and within budget.
Coordinate with Shift Foremen and the Maintenance Supervisor to schedule repairs and maintenance around production needs and minimize downtime.
Ensure maintenance employees have the materials, tools, drawings, and inspection gauges needed to perform work safely and to established standards.
Provide on-site assistance and instruction to subordinate personnel and address operational issues.
Collaborate with managers, the Maintenance Supervisor, and support departments on staffing schedules, machine maintenance, breakdowns, and shortages.
Analyze procedures and develop strategies to improve production efficiency, employee skills, and operating costs.
Attend scheduled safety, production, and departmental meetings, and promptly inform supervision of problems or complications.
Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities, collaborating with senior staff on safety, quality, employee development, and process improvement.
Evaluate and coordinate training needs for preventative maintenance personnel, incorporating quality and safety standards.
Assess production-line staffing needs and maintain budgeted resources to optimize output.
Coach and guide team members, and handle disciplinary processes as necessary.
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling and resource allocation.
Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and document results through performance appraisals.
Manage employee relations and foster a cooperative work environment.
Assign duties and monitor preventative maintenance efforts against corporate and plant requirements.
Conduct team meetings and compile performance reports.
Lead process improvement initiatives across all shifts.
Create a team environment, manage conflict, and resolve issues.
Support the maintenance team and foster cooperation and service to internal customers.
Provide long-range and strategic direction for the department in alignment with facility and company goals.
Serve as a resource for supervisors and maintenance personnel.
Ensure preventative maintenance personnel understand expectations and performance measurements.
Coordinate with other departments to solve problems and align plans with company and plant goals.
Manage the department to build a unified team focused on achieving goals cost-effectively.