Manufacturing Maintenance Leader

Johns ManvilleFernley, NV
$48Onsite

About The Position

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience. The Maintenance Leader, working under the direction of the Plant Engineer, will oversee the Maintenance Technicians and ensure that safety, quality of work, communications, teamwork, team development, and proper accountability are carried out effectively. Plans, schedules, and coordinates maintenance activities that include preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, special projects, and service work. This includes the plant property, utilities, offices, and all production line equipment. Purchase necessary equipment for in-house repairs and sources contractors when necessary for non-routine tasks. Maintains the computerized maintenance management system for regulatory compliance, asset care and asset management. Monitors equipment performance for implementing corrective action plans and developing justification for future replacement projects. Your Day to Day: Supports the compliance of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements of the plant (i.e. CAPP, PSM, OSHA) as well as contractor safety training and coordination. Understands the Management of Change (MOC) program and tracks changes on the change log. Participates / leads MOC's when necessary. Supports the maintenance technician team as the first-line point of contact for challenging equipment issues and is available for on-call assistance to the team during all hours of production operations. Team Building and Communications. Works to improve team building within the maintenance department and between the departments. Develop and maintain a respectful workplace environment. Responsible for managing team expectations and supports strong employee engagement. Supports communication within the department so all team members understand the priorities. Completes and discusses the Maintenance pass-down at the shift huddles. Participate in the team meetings, plant reviews as necessary. Communicates to the plant team as needed on important events and issues. Meet regularly with the team members to ensure work is carried out effectively and efficiently. Conducts periodic job level performance reviews with team members and helps assess job level of team members with the Plant Engineer and Human Resource Manager. Helps team members gain knowledge and experience to increase their skill level. Holds the team accountable for safety performance, quality of work product, efficiency and the team member expectations (Performance Accountabilities). Leadership Responsibilities: Acts as a leader and participates in the chain of command in manager absence. Provides coaching to the maintenance technicians to ensure a positive working environment. Receives pass down from previous shift leads and immediately provides direction. Attends and participates in all meetings critical to role. Documents information pass down and pass up (sign offs). Ensures all maintenance personnel understand and follow all plant policies as required. Manages versatility program efforts. Provides coaching and encourages best practices. Displays accountability for actions. Celebrates success/recognition of employees. Participates in and leads RCCA’s on issues. Responsible for the training and signoffs of maintenance technicians. Must be flexible to work all shifts as needed to cover OT, vacation, call ins, vacancies, etc. Responsible for the maintenance work schedule. Lead the weekly maintenance planning meetings. Work with plant supervision to communicate the status of planned jobs, unplanned jobs waiting on parts, or unplanned jobs needing engineering or technical resources.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in industrial maintenance.
  • Previous leadership experience in a maintenance organization.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot logic and controls issues utilizing PLC logic.
  • Understanding of SMRP best practices for maintenance organizations.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting background.
  • Solid Communication Skills (written/verbal).
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Decision making skills that are data driven.
  • Ability to review technical data to make decisions.
  • Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office.
  • Basic math skills.
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or SAP System Experience.
  • Experience with PLC logic authoring and programming.
  • Practical knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Previous experience in industrial maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Maintenance Technicians and ensure safety, quality of work, communications, teamwork, team development, and proper accountability.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities including preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, special projects, and service work for plant property, utilities, offices, and production line equipment.
  • Purchase necessary equipment for in-house repairs and source contractors for non-routine tasks.
  • Maintain the computerized maintenance management system for regulatory compliance, asset care, and asset management.
  • Monitor equipment performance for corrective action plans and justification for future replacement projects.
  • Support compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements (e.g., CAPP, PSM, OSHA) and contractor safety training.
  • Understand and track the Management of Change (MOC) program.
  • Act as the first-line point of contact for challenging equipment issues and provide on-call assistance.
  • Improve team building within the maintenance department and between departments.
  • Develop and maintain a respectful workplace environment.
  • Manage team expectations and support employee engagement.
  • Ensure clear communication of priorities within the department.
  • Complete and discuss Maintenance pass-downs at shift huddles.
  • Participate in team meetings and plant reviews.
  • Communicate important events and issues to the plant team.
  • Meet regularly with team members to ensure effective and efficient work execution.
  • Conduct periodic job level performance reviews and assist in assessing team member job levels.
  • Help team members gain knowledge and experience to increase their skill level.
  • Hold the team accountable for safety performance, quality of work product, efficiency, and team member expectations.
  • Act as a leader in the chain of command during manager absence.
  • Provide coaching to maintenance technicians.
  • Receive pass down from previous shift leads and provide immediate direction.
  • Attend and participate in critical meetings.
  • Document information pass down and pass up.
  • Ensure all maintenance personnel understand and follow plant policies.
  • Manage versatility program efforts.
  • Provide coaching and encourage best practices.
  • Display accountability for actions.
  • Celebrate success and recognize employees.
  • Participate in and lead Root Cause Cause Analysis (RCCA) on issues.
  • Responsible for the training and signoffs of maintenance technicians.
  • Work flexible shifts as needed for overtime, vacation, call-ins, and vacancies.
  • Responsible for the maintenance work schedule.
  • Lead weekly maintenance planning meetings.
  • Communicate the status of planned jobs, unplanned jobs waiting on parts, or unplanned jobs needing engineering or technical resources with plant supervision.

Benefits

  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • Wellness program
  • Critical illness insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Basic life Insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel accident coverage
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Health spending account
  • Traditional flexible spending account
  • Dependent care spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement program
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