Maintenance Manager

Description

The Maintenance Manager plans, directs, leads, teaches, and assists the maintenance techs and manages activities related to the maintenance of equipment, facilities, and operational support. They also improve on lean manufacturing techniques, develop plant-wide trouble shooting skills, operate the parts inventory within a min/max system based on prior history, and improve the preventative maintenance system to reduce downtime and increase productivity.

Job Responsibilities

· Facilitate daily maintenance communication meetings between night shifts and day shifts

· Communicate projects and priorities to Engineering Manager & Plant Leadership

· Attend Plant Leadership meetings; communicate & motivate team members

· Key member of the 5S and Safety committee

· Evaluate skill set of each maintenance tech and plan skill development for each member

· Using CMMS, Improve existing Preventative Maintenance system

· Prioritize Technician workload and projects through standardized work order system

· Review & verify work order completion with Production & Engineering, Shift Managers, Quality & R&D

· Manage parts; bar coding/organization with CMMS to ensure accurate inventory; monitor critical facility equipment

· Analyze downtime and root cause analysis of repetitive repairs

· Serve as technical troubleshooting resource

· Collaborate with Purchasing to select venders for projects and negotiate contract terms

· Contact local venders and utility companies for machine break downs repair service and requisition of spare parts

· Manage contractors for facility work, equipment modifications, work standards for projects, and costs

· Facility and grounds upkeep including seasonal buildings and grounds maintenance

· Manage maintenance budget, projects, inventory, headcount, and labor costs

· Communicate project status – actual versus budget / timelines for equipment start-up

· Upgrade equipment for speed/quality, resin unloading and product enhancements

· Other projects as assigned by management