Senior Maintenance Manager - Recycling MRF

WM•Minneapolis, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the Maintenance Department’s work to sustain the safe and efficient operation of multiple recycling equipment and facilities while ensuring exceptional engineering practices. The role leads the maintenance team, manages preventive maintenance and repairs, controls department spending, and coordinates work with operations, vendors, and site management. The Senior Maintenance Manager also oversees staffing and development, safety inspections and training, spare-parts inventory, work-order accuracy, maintenance planning, and equipment and facility improvement recommendations. The position works with the Plant Manager and other departments to evaluate costs and recommend equipment or facility changes that improve operations and reduce expenses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (accredited), or a high school diploma or GED (accredited) plus four additional years of relevant work experience.
Seven years of previous experience in engineering or maintenance of equipment and facilities, in addition to the education requirements.

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 maintenance of equipment and facilities to reduce unscheduled downtime.
Directly lead the maintenance team and other staff, which may include contractors, consultants, and temporary employees.
Develop, maintain, and administer an organization qualified to maintain equipment and facilities safely and efficiently.
Coordinate maintenance tasks among operations, the maintenance team, and commercial vendors to minimize downtime.
Inspect the plant for safety, maintenance, and process improvement opportunities, and generate work requests based on inspection findings.
Conduct weekly maintenance operations meetings to address safety and mechanical issues.
Perform safety-related inspections and lead safety training for maintenance staff.
Work with district and site management on cost studies for equipment and facilities to reduce operating costs.
Consult with departments about modifications to existing equipment and facilities and potential equipment replacements to improve operations and maintenance.
Analyze cost studies for proposed new facilities and equipment, 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, and spending; control labor costs; and prepare monthly financial reports for the site Controller.
Plan for and maintain adequate supplies of spare parts and maintenance materials; order parts and supplies using the maintenance database and corporate purchasing program.
Audit completed work orders to ensure parts, labor, and commercial vendors are charged to the correct unit.
Build working relationships with vendors to ensure materials, supplies, and third-party repairs meet WM standards.
Attend and participate in required financial, operations, safety, and maintenance meetings.
Oversee hiring, ongoing staff development, performance reviews, employee coaching, and discipline.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance of plant transportation equipment.
Develop project objectives and performance standards aligned with departmental, divisional, and corporate goals.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards, and perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.