Industrial Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for optimizing machinery and equipment uptime to ensure achievement of operational plans; transforming the maintenance culture from a “break down – get it up running” approach to systems based, systematic problem solving approach; reducing maintenance expenses; creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in the Maintenance Department down to each and every maintenance employee; and developing direct reports and organizational capability within the department.

THE AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE WILL . . .

Lead safety as a core value in the Maintenance Department ensuring the prevention of injuries while maintaining business results.

Create a culture and belief that all equipment failures are preventable.

Improve equipment and machinery reliability measuring machine uptime as a key metric.

Build organizational capability in the application of lean tools specifically 6S, Process Management, TPM’s, standardized work and rapid cycle improvements

Maximize plant uptime and equipment process capability through an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program.

Establish and maintain effective communications with site management, peers and external stakeholders.

Manage multiple projects in a timely manner while ensuring safety, cost effectiveness and proper resource allocation.

Responsible for spare parts management- including identification of required spare parts, procurement and inventory management.

Manage vendors and contractors.

Work with site EHS personnel to ensure the equipment and machinery meet all state and federal regulatory requirements.

Develop direct reports and build technical skills appropriate to the functional responsibilities

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE

High school diploma required. Four-year college degree is preferred.

Two or more years’ experience as a maintenance manager, maintenance engineer, maintenance support specialist, or maintenance craftsperson in a heavy equipment manufacturing facility.

Apply management expertise to set direction, resolve problems and provide guidance to employees in their own area of responsibility or department.

Has breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may acquire knowledge of other related areas of departments.

Adapts area/departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges.

Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning resources; may manage allocated budget.

Knowledge of maintenance systems, programs, services and technology.

Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.

Ability to evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies.

Ability to operate a computer workstation.

Ability to work in a production-oriented environment. Ability to direct and supervise others.

Ability to objectively evaluate employees and their performance. Ability to train and develop others.

Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines. Verbal and written communication skills.

Problem solving skills. Project management skills.