Manager, Maintenance

Flintgroup•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for all company maintenance functions to support all production and support equipment. The position requires adherence to corporate, federal, state, and local safety requirements. The Manager, Maintenance will assist in initiating and implementing quality and reliability improvement activities to enhance the performance of production equipment, and will educate and train employees on their impact in the maintenance process. The role involves operating the department within established company and corporate guidelines and managing Capital Expenditure Projects. Direct collaboration and synergy with the Production Manager is vital to success in this role.

Requirements

4 Year degree (engineering or technical degree preferred) or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years in manufacturing management.
2+ years’ experience in ink or chemical manufacturing plant preferred.
Knowledge of theory, principles, and application of lean manufacturing.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Above average knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Proficient in long term, mid-range, and micro scheduling.
Above average computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Understanding of general safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in ink or chemical manufacturing plant preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and operate the facility maintenance requirements within a staffing and expense budget.
Manage all maintenance personnel including hiring, training, retention, payroll, conflict resolution, and performance evaluations.
Ensure staff coverage to meet production schedules and coach staff on proper maintenance practices and processes.
Ensure the proper completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and support of all production-related equipment.
Maintain adequate spare parts inventories for all production and support equipment utilizing eMaint software suite.
Ensure that production equipment and areas are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
Establish, implement, and report metrics for the performance of production equipment to management.
Develop a training regimen for all maintenance staff members and positions.
Develop and ensure departmental KPI’s are within company and corporate expectations.
Perform root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify corrective actions and process improvements.
Report to management on production equipment issues, trends, and losses.
Work closely with corporate infrastructure to ensure proper maintenance of the facility and grounds.
Ensure all maintenance actions are completed properly while adhering to all OSHA / NFPA safety standards.
Work with department heads to increase productivity in their respective areas.
Support all local and corporate LEAN initiatives.
Assist EHS manager with PSM responsibility.