Maintenance Manager-IA

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for supervising skilled trade employees in support of production processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Support maintenance related automation and controls of manufacturing operations;

Plan preventative maintenance project operations and establish priorities;

Ensures that all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures;

Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems;

Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement;

Establishes and maintain tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment;

Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems;

Manages and supervises department supervisors;

Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner;

Communicates regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues;

Assists with hiring maintenance personnel;

Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs;

Tracks, analyzes and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.;

Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians;

Coordinates activities with Plant Manager;

Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.

Work with Maintenance Director and establish yearly budgets.

Help identify Cap Ex projects and submit to Maintenance Director.

Works with outside vendors on project work and contract work dealing with facility equipment.

Update and track all direct employees on their Training Matrix.

Develop a KPI program to track, Safety, Cavitation, and monthly PM completion.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Extensive knowledge with electrical and hydraulic machines;

Strong PLC and robotics skills preferred;

Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures;

Responsible for following and enforcing all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions.

Backup: Maintenance Supervisor

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a highly automated manufacturing maintenance environment. (Manufacturing experience preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Experience with Microsoft and ERP System

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Pushing or Pulling (1-50 lbs. at 15% a day) - cartons, barrels, auxiliary equipment

Lifting or Carrying (0-50 lbs. at 15% a day) - cartons, barrels, tools, tooling, sample parts

Simple Grasping (15-40% a day)

EQUIPMENT USED:

Molding presses; auxiliary equipment: grinders, material system, conveyors, spinner bowls, box movers, mold temperature controls, hot runner control panels; miscellaneous hand tools related to the plugging and unplugging of molds; personal computer and related software; Veneer caliper.

CONTACTS:

VP of Engineering, VP of Manufacturing; Executive Vice President; Plant Manager, Department Heads

Quality Assurance; Maintenance; Mold Technicians;

Vendors

BACKUP:

Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISION:

Reports to Corporate Maintenance and Facilities Mgr.