Manager, Maintenance

Overview:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the condition and repair of all department equipment and processes. In addition, this position is a critical part of the continuous improvement efforts of the department. As such, it shall play a key role not only in helping to drive process and equipment improvements, but shall also be responsible for identifying/recommending improvement ideas. Core expectations are of this position include helping to develop annual maintenance budgets, working within those budgets to keep equipment and processes running at peak performance, maintaining a cost effective spare parts inventory to minimize downtime, coordinating the preventative maintenance program, training maintenance technicians including recommendations for additional skills development, and leading efficiency improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

Foster a continuous improvement environment by evaluating and recommending on-going quality and efficiency improvements as it relates to process/engineering/formulation changes, machinery, documentation, machine utilization, and safety best practices

Mentoring Maintenance Lead Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors, and operators, as needed.

Assist in the development of departmental strategic business and capital plans by identifying, implementing and tracking profit improvements

Develop and maintain a capable, flexible, and motivated workforce by continuous education, cross-training, compliance training and maximizing employee effectiveness Oversight of day-to-day responsibilities: safety, quality, cost, service, and compliance

Responsible for key measures/accountability: OSHA safety statistics, rejects/holds, direct cost per unit, yields, direct and material cost variances, and audit results

Communicate to all levels of the organization so that all employees understand company and departmental objectives and have clear expectations of performance.

Evaluate machines/processes to determine if new or modified equipment is needed to meet manufacturing forecasts and to improve utilization, effectiveness, and reject rates through analysis and reduction or elimination of root cause issues.

Oversee annual standards reviews so that system information is as accurate as possible

Maintaining Production Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Program: Includes but not limited to writing new PMs in MP2 to properly maintain equipment, keeping up with generated PMs on equipment from MP2, minimizing late PMs for equipment, optimizing equipment PMs

Manage Production Maintenance Work Order System: Includes but not limited to scheduling Oversight of day-to-day responsibilities: safety, quality, cost, service, and compliance

Responsible for key measures/accountability: OSHA safety statistics, rejects/holds, direct cost per unit, yields, direct and material cost variances, and audit results

Communicate to all levels of the organization so that all employees understand company and departmental objectives and have clear expectations of performance.

Evaluate machines/processes to determine if new or modified equipment is needed to meet manufacturing forecasts and to improve utilization, effectiveness, and reject rates through analysis and reduction or elimination of root cause issues. Oversee annual standards reviews so that system information is as accurate as possibleMaintaining Production Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Program: Includes but not limited to writing new PMs in MP2 to properly maintain equipment, keeping up with generated PMs on equipment from MP2, minimizing late PMs for equipment, optimizing equipment PMs

Manage Production Maintenance Work Order System: Includes but not limited to scheduling work orders, completing work orders in a timely manner, following up on work orders to ensure satisfactory completion, etc.

Provide optimum training, processes, tools and systems, as well as sufficient and flexible capacities to meet schedule requirements and support customer service requirements

Ensure all employees are properly trained and adhere to company policies, procedures, regulatory and compliance requirements

Promote a safe work environment by ensuring proper and effective safety procedures are in place and enforced

Manage Production Maintenance Expense Budget: Includes but not limited to tracking all requisitions against facility maintenance budgets, staying at or below budget number when possible, properly filling out all requisitions and following-up where needed, etc.

Maintain trained staffing to ensure service level commitments are achieved. This includes ensuring SOPs/WIs are current, accurately describe the best practices, and that all employees are effectively trained and adhering to those same SOPs/WIs. Cross-training of employees for maximum flexibility.

Promote an environment of teamwork with all departments to ensure effective and efficient company operations; Develop all levels of employees to support promotion from within and smooth succession of leadership responsibilities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in technical degree or relevant field preferred; Associate required

5 years manufacturing experience in first line production maintenance or engineering with a strong mechanical and electrical background

3 years supervisory experience in a maintenance, manufacturing or engineering role

Strong team player and motivated problem solver; Excellent troubleshooting skills

Proficiency in programming PLC systems (AB, GE, etc…)

Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to constructively interact with others to resolve issues and improve the operation

Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills

Strong understanding of budgetary development and management

Proficiency in PC skills and standard software (Word, Excel, Power Point, CAD, etc.)

Demonstrated track record of accomplishments in project management and customer service

Comprehensive knowledge of machinery (mechanical & electrical level) combined with the ability to trouble shoot and problem solve if direct reports need assistance

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, control budgets, provide accurate project estimates, and assist others outside their area of responsibility

Must possess sound organizational, decision making, leadership and motivational skills

Self starter able to work with minimal oversight of the department manager

Must possess confidence in making recommendations to senior management on large capital purchases, as the subject matter expert

Permanent