Waste Management

Plant Maintenance Manager

Waste Management$80K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience equivalent;
  • 4 years of experience in a maintenance role for candidates without a degree;
  • 7 years of experience in engineering and maintenance of equipment and facilities;
  • Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs;
  • Ability to manage teams and maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the preventive maintenance program and oversee equipment maintenance;
  • Develop and maintain a qualified maintenance team;
  • Schedule repairs to minimize operational downtime;
  • Consult with departments for equipment modifications and replacements;
  • Coordinate operations with project engineers;
  • Oversee maintenance of plant transportation equipment;
  • Analyze proposals for new facilities to reduce costs;
  • Set performance objectives to align with departmental and corporate goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
  • Life insurance and short-term disability coverage;
  • 401(k) plan with company matching;
  • Stock purchase plan;
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Job

Location: Elkridge, MD

The Plant Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all activities of the Maintenance Department within a state-of-the-art, highly automated recycling facility. This role ensures plant equipment and facility systems are maintained in accordance with sound engineering practices to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The Plant Maintenance Manager drives maintenance strategies, oversees preventative and corrective maintenance programs, and leads a team to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.

The facility is one of the most technologically advanced recycling operations in North America, featuring 90% automated processes, cutting-edge optical sorting technology, and fully integrated systems that enable plant-wide management through tablet-based controls within a modern, state-of-the-art environment.

What You'll be Doing

  • Manages the preventive maintenance program and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
  • Develops, maintains and administers an organization qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition. Executes an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time.
  • Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Schedules needed repair to have minimum interference.
  • Consults with other departments regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Coordinates the efficient operation of facilities with project engineers.
  • Coordinates and oversees the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment.
  • Analyzes cost studies of proposals for new facilities and equipment in the department designed to secure reduced operating costs. Makes recommendations thereon to the Plant Manager.
  • Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals and objectives.
  • Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies.


What does it take to be a Plant Maintenance Manager with WM?

A. Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • 7 years of relevant work experience in engineering and maintenance of equipment and facilities (in addition to education requirement).


B. Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Repetitive Motions
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
  • Sitting
  • Talking
  • Hearing


☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $80,877 - $90,392. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

About our Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Waste Management

Waste Management Careers

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