Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Careers and Highline Warren•Milwaukee, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Maintenance Manager will direct team members in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. This role involves overseeing the parts inventory system and MP2 computerized maintenance management program, preparing requisitions, and maintaining a supply of spare parts. The manager will also modify programming of robots and related equipment, study production schedules to estimate labor hour requirements, and establish work procedures to meet production schedules. Additionally, the role includes assisting in diagnosing malfunctions, recommending improvements to production methods and equipment performance, and suggesting changes to working conditions to increase efficiency. The manager will use independent judgment to assign team member duties, ensure team members have necessary information, and supervise team members through feedback, training, and encouragement. Establishing performance expectations, providing feedback and reviews, investigating complaints, and managing the hiring process for direct reports in conjunction with HR are key responsibilities. The role requires maintaining an open relationship with the supervisor, continually evaluating processes for improvement, establishing and documenting standard operating procedures, and driving continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing tools and methodology. Adherence to company values, policies, procedures, and safety regulations is mandatory, along with demonstrating regular and punctual attendance.

Requirements

Excellent project coordination skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to complete data-based analyses of problems, develop potential casual factors, and guide teams through root cause analysis and determination.
Strong mechanical skills.
Ability to lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships.
Familiarity with warehouse work and safety procedures.
Operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers.
Present information clearly and accurately.
Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks.
Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
Use good judgment when making decisions.
Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
Bachelor�s degree and four years of increasingly responsible facility maintenance experience including some lead supervisory experience, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
Valid driver�s license.

Responsibilities

Direct team members in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
Direct team members engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
Oversee parts inventory system and MP2 computerized maintenance management program for the assigned location.
Prepare requisitions and maintain supply of spare parts to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
Modify programming of robots and related equipment such as robotic and programmable controllers.
Study production schedules and estimate labor hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
Use independent judgment to assign team member work duties to meet operational requirements.
Make sure that team members and co-workers have the information needed to perform their job duties.
Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement.
Establish performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews.
Investigate complaints and performance concerns and implement disciplinary action, up to and including termination, as needed.
Work with human resources department to manage hiring process for direct reports; interview and select candidates for hire.
Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager.
Continually evaluate processes, make recommendations, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency.
Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure the team is adhering to them.
Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
Understand and apply lean manufacturing tools and methodology to lead team in continuous improvement activities.
Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times.
Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
Use independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment.
Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.