Plant Maintenance Manager

PSW Group•Chicago Heights, IL

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance department and its staff, working collaboratively with other departments and reporting to the Plant Manager. The role manages plant maintenance activities and repair schedules, and works with the Plant Manager to maintain preventive maintenance programs so day-to-day operations remain uninterrupted. The manager also handles facility upkeep and operational malfunctions, maintains detailed maintenance and inspection records, prepares required environmental and safety reports, and supports smooth production with no lost time.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of supervisory experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a metal or melt shop environment.
  • Working knowledge of metal chemistries, scrap handling, and melt practices.
  • Experience managing a department of employees and outside contractors when necessary.
  • Experience maintaining and monitoring a baghouse.
  • Experience writing and developing preventive maintenance reports.
  • Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in an industrial metal or melt shop environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all maintenance activities at the facility.
  • Troubleshoot maintenance issues, recommend repairs, and manage staff to ensure work is properly prioritized.
  • Collaborate with the Plant Manager to design and maintain plant-wide preventive maintenance programs.
  • Perform facility upkeep and address day-to-day operational malfunctions and interruptions.
  • Complete detailed repair and inspection logs.
  • Prepare daily baghouse logs.
  • Prepare monthly emissions and chemical usage reports, and reports for fire, electrical, and boiler inspections, as well as EPA reports.
  • Help ensure production operates smoothly without lost production time.
  • Manage outside contractors when necessary.
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