Manager Maintenance

Sibelco Group•Delavan, WI

49d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the Delavan plant, the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for executing on the deployment of Total Prevention Maintenance (TPM) processes across a complex recycled glass processing facility, including process development, training, and compliance auditing. This role involves collaborating with Sibelco glass processing plants, regionally and nationwide, in the operation and maintenance of optical sorting machines and other industrial equipment. The Maintenance Manager will report to the Plant Manager and lead the plant maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment, while practicing and enforcing safe practices within the department and training employees on safety, best practices, and job-specific assignments. This position requires expertise in the maintenance of pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines, auditing plant performance, and becoming a subject-matter expert in the operation and troubleshooting of optical sorting machines from multiple manufacturers. The role also includes calculating and issuing monthly fuel surcharge updates, championing Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives, and performing tasks such as changing belts and idler pulleys on conveyors. Additionally, the Maintenance Manager will develop and refine maintenance planning processes and preventive maintenance programs, evaluate the quality of maintenance performed by internal teams and external vendors, identify plant performance issues, and provide recommendations for equipment and design changes. Leading plants in performing root cause analysis (8D process) of issues involving quality, yield, and uptime is also a key responsibility. The role involves managing the company-wide CMMS (SAP) system for tracking capital assets, life expectancy, and R&M budgets and costs, as well as managing equipment vendor relationships, the global spare parts program, and spare parts inventory. Overseeing the maintenance of forklifts, loaders, and other mobile equipment, along with part number administration and entry, are also part of the duties. The Maintenance Manager will perform hands-on escalated maintenance troubleshooting and repairs, periodic preventive maintenance checks, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Coaching, training, and accountability for plant maintenance personnel, and assisting in hiring, are crucial aspects of the role. This includes reportable reports administration within the CMMS (SAP). The position supports Continuous Improvement initiatives, the emergency repair process, and provides first-line escalation support during equipment failures. Tracking equipment status, redistributing maintenance and spare-parts assets, and expediting high-priority repair efforts to maximize plant uptime performance are essential. The role involves supervising and leading the plant maintenance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
10+ years of Maintenance experience
3-5 years of Supervisory experience
480vAC/3/60 3ph electrical troubleshooting
Ability to lead and direct the work of others
Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively
Able to work safely and efficiently
Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
ERP systems experience (SAP a plus)
Excellent communication and people skills interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing experience, 5s, and/or Six Sigma certification a plus
College Degree or technical training, preferred.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics preferred

Responsibilities

Report to the Plant Manager and lead the plant maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the plant equipment.
Practice and enforce safe practices within your department.
Train employees on safety and best practices.
Ensure employees are trained on job specific assignments.
Maintenance of pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines.
Audit plant performance at completing maintenance tasks.
Become a subject-matter expert in the operation and troubleshooting of optical sorting machines from multiple manufacturers.
Calculate and issue monthly fuel surcharge updates.
Champions and supports Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
Change belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors.
Develop and refine maintenance planning processes; and preventive maintenance program for mechanical and electrical equipment.
Evaluate and ensure the quality of maintenance performed by internal plant maintenance teams and external vendors.
Identify plant performance issues and provide recommendations for equipment and design changes to correct them.
Lead plants in performing root cause analysis (8D process) of issues involving quality, yield, and uptime.
Manage company-wide system CMMS (SAP) to track capital assets, life expectancy, and repair and maintenance (R&M) budget and costs.
Manage equipment vendor relationships with major equipment suppliers; global spare parts program; spare parts inventory – order parts as needed, determine and manage stocking levels.
Oversee maintenance of forklifts and loaders and other mobile equipment.
Part number administration and entry.
Perform hands-on escalated maintenance troubleshooting and repairs; periodic preventive maintenance checks as required; basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Provide coaching, training, and accountability to plant maintenance managers personnel, and assist in hiring of new plant maintenance managers personnel.
Reportable Reports Administration - adding new reports, adding users, report maintenance, managing user report access in CMMS (SAP).
Support Continuous Improvement initiatives; emergency repair process; provide plant managers and plant maintenance teams with first-line escalation support during equipment failures.
Track equipment status, redistribute maintenance and spare-parts assets, and expedite high-priority repair efforts to maximize plant uptime performance.
Supervise and lead plant maintenance team.