Maintenance Manager

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Summary Description:

Responsible for management of the maintenance department to ensure maximum utilization of maintenance employees to keep the plant running efficiently and minimizing equipment downtime and facility issues.

Essential Functions:

DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT:

Direct, maintain and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all employees

Responsible for maintaining the safe operation of all equipment and building infrastructure

Maintain maintenance budget and capital monies balancing the cost with equipment repair needs

Responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained to comply with all environmental and health and safety requirements of the city, county, state and federal

Responsible for the management, supervision and development of the maintenance department

Ensure regulatory compliance with NFPA-70E (Arc Flash) for all maintenance activities within the Company

Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the maintenance technicians

Assist in the hiring of maintenance personnel

Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions

Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness and accompanying 6S levels

Track, analyze and improve key maintenance performances indices including asset utilization, up time, PM compliance, etc.

Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems

TRAINING:

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

Provide technical training and guidance for maintenance, supervisors and employees on equipment

Maintain and update all operational, LO/TO and training manuals and procedures; ensure that all maintenance technicians are trained on the most current version of all operational and LO/TO policies and procedures

Participate in training and development programs including all areas of environmental, health and safety issues, especially those dealing with proper handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste

COMMUNICATION:

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

Develop and maintain a working relationship with all departments and management insuring an ongoing connection with production teams; coordinate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in production areas

PLANNING/ORGANIZING:

Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders and maintenance history on plant equipment

Select and manage contractors and vendors as required

Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs

Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment and initiate the re-ordering when necessary

TPM:

Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems, and identify opportunities for improvement

Responsible for ensuring preventive maintenance work orders are done on a timely basis and all PMs are returned to be entered into the CMMS maintenance system

Manage systems and foster an environment of continuous improvement to maximize operational availability

Engage department to follow health and safety practices as they apply to department and the facility to drive a strong safety culture continuously reducing injury rates

Ability to assist with problem solving and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and increase uptime

Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned

Skills or Experience Required:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art Degree recommended

Training pertaining to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems

Ten (10) years’ experience demonstrating the ability to lead in the maintenance environment.

Responsible for learning all equipment which requires a strong mechanical and electrical background.

Must have excellent computer skills to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS maintenance program.

Must have proven technical aptitude for chemical processes, electrical and mechanical equipment.

Must be highly motivated individual with good written communication and presentations skills. Must possess proven leadership skills with the ability to identify and develop the talents of maintenance personnel.

Must have the ability to work all shifts and follow all environmental, health and safety procedures.

Other Position Requirements:

LEARNING AND ADAPTING

Maintain appropriate levels of optimism and enthusiasm

Handle changes effectively

Work constructively and persists, even under pressure

Adapt behaviors in response to feedback

Handle and even encourage feedback

Exhibit proactive nature in day-to-day activities

COMMUNICATION:

Promptly inform people (internal and external customers) about decisions that affect a project

Lead (coordinate, facilitate and motivate) the efforts of the individual, team, client and other resources associated with project activity

Use a clear, professional and concise communication style

Encourage others to express views and opinions

Listen well, does not interrupt others

Listen even when others express contrary views

THINKING:

Take the initiative in identifying problems that need to be solved

See interrelationships between issues

Take decisive action in crisis situations

Ability to effectively handle complex decisions

INDIVIDUAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

Facilitate and lead effective meetings

Manage change and/or conflict within any project in an effective, timely and appropriate manner

Develop accurate resource planning estimates to effectively manage personal workload and maximize individual productivity and revenue generation

Consistently represents the Company’s philosophies and standards in interactions with clients, potential clients, co-workers, etc., to portray a positive image and maintain and enhance the Company’s reputation

COMPANY PROTOCOL ENDORSEMENT:

Ensure compliance with the Company’s corporate policies, procedures, and standards, including housekeeping, safety and appearance; identify and implement continuous improvement to these protocols to enhance Company-wide efficiency and effectiveness.

Focus to building healthy, communicative relationships with co-workers, clients and others

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex technical documents

Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints from sales, service or customer base

Ability to use clear, concise written communication

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from the groups with which functional relationships exist

INFLUENCE:

Assert their own ideas and persuade others, gaining support and commitment from others; mobilize people to take action, using creative approaches to motivate others to meet business goals

Ability to make a good/persuasive argument to persuade/influence audience

Develop and use subtle strategies to influence others

Work to make others feel ownership in one’s own solutions

Identify key decision-makers on issues of concern

Develop and effectively use networks, inside and outside the Company

POSTURAL DEMANDS:

Standing – frequent

Walking – frequent

OTHER DEMANDS:

Must be able to wear a respirator as required by the job