Plant Maintenance Manager

Vestis • Rockford, IL

75d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform and/or oversee maintenance on all plant machinery, including the compressed air system, heat reclaimer, boiler, HVAC, water softener, and electrical systems. The role involves managing a staff of maintenance mechanics and utilizing proper skilled techniques to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant machinery. Additionally, the position is responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of all necessary reports and paperwork, as well as documenting all work performed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance work experience
• 2 years of prior management experience is preferred
• Must possess current and valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Two-year college degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, hire, develop and educate Maintenance Technicians
• Coach to improve performance
• Hold technicians accountable for meeting goals established by the Market Center
• Create time effective work schedules
• Maintain / Repair or replace equipment when necessary and perform basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical and building repair work when necessary
• Order necessary parts, tools, equipment, etc. in a timely manner by following company policies
• Maintain a complement of critical spares on the shelf for plant equipment and maintain parts inventory (quantity and value matches with the records)
• Perform root cause analysis for any abnormal conditions/ failures, take required corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of such conditions
• Track utility consumption data, prepare reports and circulate it for management review, propose/ implement corrective actions or solutions to control these costs
• Communicate and co-ordinate with the equipment suppliers to resolve plant equipment related issues
• Maintain satisfactory Market Center targets for cost controls and downtime
• Create and implement preventive maintenance schedule in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendation/ industry accepted best practices for all plant equipment
• Support an environment of continuous improvement by making/implementing suggestions
• Drive company Action Plans and hold the mechanics accountable for executing against those plans
• Maintain close coordination with production department to resolve equipment breakdowns and other production related opportunities
• Through implementation and execution of company safety initiatives, create an environment where safety is a primary concern
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulation that affect Market Center operations
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees