Senior Maintenance Manager - Recycling MRF

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Minneapolis, MN

14d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Manager plans, directs, and controls the Maintenance Department’s work to sustain safe and efficient operations of recycling equipment and facilities while maintaining strong engineering practices. The role leads the maintenance team and coordinates work with operations, site management, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other staff. It oversees preventive maintenance, equipment and facility upkeep, department budgets and financial reporting, spare-parts and supply controls, staff development, and maintenance of plant transportation equipment. The position is onsite and eligible for incentive pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma/GED from an accredited institution plus four additional years of relevant work experience.
Seven years of prior experience in engineering or maintenance of equipment and facilities, in addition to the education requirement.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing, processing, or similar facility environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute the preventive maintenance program and maintain equipment and facilities to reduce unscheduled downtime.
Directly lead the maintenance team and other staff, including contractors, consultants, and temporary employees.
Develop and maintain an organization qualified to keep equipment and facilities safe and efficient.
Coordinate maintenance tasks among operations, the maintenance team, and commercial vendors to minimize downtime.
Inspect plants for safety, maintenance, and process-improvement opportunities, and generate work requests based on inspection findings.
Conduct weekly maintenance operations meetings; ensure safety and mechanical issues are addressed promptly; perform safety inspections and lead maintenance staff safety training.
Work with district and site management on equipment and facility cost studies, and consult with departments on modifications or replacement equipment that could improve operations and maintenance.
Analyze proposals for new facilities and equipment intended to reduce operating costs and make recommendations to the Plant Manager.
Compile and analyze reports to plan and assign upcoming preventive maintenance inspections and work requests.
Manage department financials, the maintenance budget, spending, and labor costs; prepare monthly financial reports for the site Controller.
Maintain adequate spare parts and supply inventories and control them; order parts and supplies using the maintenance database and corporate purchasing program.
Audit completed work orders to verify parts, labor, and commercial vendor charges are correctly assigned to the unit.
Maintain effective vendor relationships to ensure materials, supplies, and third-party repairs meet WM standards and are delivered or completed as needed.
Attend and participate in required financial, operational, safety, and maintenance meetings.
Hire, develop, review, coach, and discipline employees.
Coordinate and oversee efficient maintenance of plant transportation equipment.
Develop project objectives and performance standards aligned with departmental, divisional, and corporate goals.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards and follow established safety procedures.