Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team who acts as a technical advisor and is responsible for overall maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant manufacturing equipment and the overall facility itself. Provides leadership and supervision to the Maintenance team in the assignment and coordination of work to ensure safety, quality, and maximum production efficiency.
Responsibilities:- Oversees, plans, and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
- Work closely with manufacturing departments to ensure production equipment is maintained on a consistent basis and all PM schedules are met in a timely fashion.
- Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
- Reviews the operation of equipment with appropriate personnel to identify maintenance issues in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.
- Tracking and improving machine downtime, increasing machine reliability that supports manufacturing to meet customer demand.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and that all equipment is properly safeguarded.
- Develop and implement maintenance procedures that are trackable and accountable to ensure maximum efficiency of the maintenance department.
- Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
- Tracks, analyzes, and improves the Maintenance department's KPIs.
- Review Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.
- Engages employees in problem resolution to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.
- Fosters a positive working environment and drives the Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.
- Monitors and reviews Maintenance budget monthly: Prepares and implements annual budgets.
- Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.
- Drive cost savings through equipment repairs, upgrades, improved PM's, decreased cycle time, etc.
- Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs. Identifies training gaps and develops training plans as needed.
- Maintains facility compliance with all municipal, state/provincial, and federal fire and safety codes, including the testing/inspections of the fire protection system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:- 1-5 yrs of experience in a similar role, managing the maintenance department of a LEAN production/manufacturing facility.
- Experience with troubleshooting skills of controls, electrical systems and mechanical systems.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills, including the ability to maintain a positive and motivating team atmosphere for direct and indirect reports.
- Experience with metal forming processes and power stamping presses in a high volume, fast paced environment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to both lead and work well with various departments and various levels within the organization.
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation).
- Ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent and cross functional projects that compete for the same resources.
- Ability to review goals, assess internal status and then develop a roadmap focused on necessary personnel requirements and process improvements to meet the goals.
- Experience establishing and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS Software).
- SAP knowledge is preferred but not required.
