Proficient in SAP PM (or other CMMS), MS Office suite
Experience in mechanical maintenance; electrical experience preferred
Strong mathematical skills for engineering calculations
Effective project leadership from design to execution
Degree in maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related field preferred
Experience in wood or paper products is a plus
Knowledge of Allen Bradley/PLC and power transmission automation is advantageous
Responsibilities
Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with corporate standards
Lead and promote a strong safety culture and compliance with safety standards
Monitor key performance indicators related to safety and asset performance
Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Coordinate maintenance work orders to support operational objectives
Lead maintenance projects from planning through execution
Analyze maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities
Benefits
Attractive compensation package with bonus/share eligibility
Health plans with wellness program and gym reimbursement
Paid maternity and paternity leave, plus a competitive vacation package
Generous retirement planning options with employer contributions
Opportunities for skill development through a tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description
Join our Grayling team as a Maintenance Manager!
This role is located onsite at our Grayling, MI manufacturing site and reports directly to the Plant Manager.
What we are looking for:
8 + years' of experience in industrial maintenance
Proficiency in SAP PM (or other CMMS), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must have experience in mechanical (experience in electrical is also highly preferred, but not a must-have)
Must be skilled in understanding and calculating mathematical concepts (ex: calculating density, air flows, thermal oil systems, calculating horsepower, electrical usage, etc).
Must have the ability to plan and organize, must have ability to work well with people at all levels.
Must be able to lead a project from start to finish with the design, scope, and execution of the project
Degree in maintenance, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field of study preferred.
Experience in wood or paper products is a plus!
Previous experience in construction related projects (capital projects)
Allen Bradley and/or previous PLC experience, along w/ power transmission, automation experience is a great plus
Certificates, licenses, and registrations in related field is also a plus.
What we offer:
An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role
Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program
In this role, you would:
Develop and execute reliability and maintenance strategies aligned with corporate standards, industry best practices, and frameworks such as ISO 55000.
Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company safety standards and the protection of personnel, equipment, and facilities.
Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, reliability, asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and plant uptime.
Establish and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including planning for scheduled outages, shutdowns, and major maintenance events.
Prioritize, coordinate, and direct maintenance work orders and personnel activities to support operational objectives.
Lead maintenance and reliability projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, resource allocation, and execution.
Direct maintenance activities for production equipment and utility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Analyze maintenance, production, and quality data to identify improvement opportunities and optimize equipment performance.
Drive root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
Develop and implement maintenance processes, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve productivity, and maximize resource utilization.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments to resolve equipment issues, support new installations and modifications, and meet business needs.
Oversee equipment inspections to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and reliability standards.
Manage departmental budgets, maintenance costs, and performance reporting.
Ensure maintenance personnel receive appropriate training, development, and guidance to support safe and effective job performance.
Establish and maintain site fire prevention strategies in compliance with company policies, insurance requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Monitor insurer recommendations and drive implementation of approved risk mitigation measures.
Prepare and communicate monthly reliability, maintenance, and performance reports to leadership.
