Plant Maintenance Manager

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes•Wichita, KS

12h•Onsite

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About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining and properly utilizing plant equipment and facilities. The role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and consistently; required preventive maintenance is completed; fresh water and wastewater systems operate correctly; and the building remains capable of supporting production. The manager monitors plant and equipment levels and makes proactive adjustments to meet output requirements safely, on time, and cost-effectively. The role maintains positive relationships with Market Center Management, communicates maintenance issues and resolution plans, and engages Engineering resources when needed. The position supports a culture of safety and corporate standardization, manages preventive maintenance and repairs, coordinates equipment installation and removal, oversees contracted work and water and energy use, and uses operational data to support production and financial objectives. Where applicable, the manager hires, places, and removes maintenance staff and works with management on staffing decisions. The manager also collaborates with Engineering and Market Center management to identify and implement improvements to safety and operating efficiency.

Requirements

Two-year technical college degree or certificate in a related discipline, or equivalent business/work experience; industrial experience preferred.
Two years of experience managing a maintenance staff.
Basic equipment maintenance knowledge, including electrical, plumbing, and large machinery; industrial experience preferred.
Previous management experience with safety initiatives, planning, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and vendor management.
Ability to read maintenance literature.
Experience with a maintenance management system.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively handle ambiguous circumstances.
Current and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Industrial environment experience.
Experience with the Manager Plus maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

Create and support a culture of adherence to corporate standards in support of production, financial, and safety goals.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and visually audit plant performance to support production and maintenance efficiency.
Establish maintenance schedules for plant equipment in line with corporate direction and manufacturer guidelines.
Proactively identify equipment or facility issues, seek timely and efficient resolutions, and communicate activities and timing to Market Center management.
Perform repairs safely and efficiently, and obtain specialized expertise when needed.
Audit work and ensure equipment operates safely and meets standards.
Assist with, oversee, and coordinate new equipment installation or removal.
Ensure contracted work is completed safely and efficiently.
Oversee water and energy use and seek cost-effective ways to manage consumption.
Work with Market Center management to identify and implement systems and methods that improve safety and operating efficiency within applicable guidelines, goals, and cost constraints.
Ensure plant and equipment operate safely and at peak efficiency so processing is completed safely, on time, and efficiently.
Use production and maintenance operating data to help ensure facility and production activities contribute to Market Center financial objectives.
Where applicable, hire, place, and remove maintenance staff and consult with management about maintenance staffing decisions.
Work with Engineering management to learn about and apply maintenance practices and efficiencies, and share methods that improve safety and operating efficiency across the company.