Reliabilities Maintenance & Utilities ManagerWhat You'll DoYou will oversee maintenance planning, resource coordination, and ancillary operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- Review, prioritize, and coordinate all non-emergency maintenance work orders.
- Evaluate work scope and determine the most efficient approach to completing maintenance activities.
- Plan and schedule preventive maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
- Develop integrated maintenance schedules that align labor, materials, tools, permits, and equipment availability.
- Ensure maintenance resources are available and prepared to respond to emergency situations.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Facility Managers and other departments to minimize operational disruptions.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Perform post-maintenance reviews to evaluate work quality and effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, inventory management, and maintenance processes.
- Utilize CMMS systems to plan, schedule, track, and analyze maintenance activities.
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S programs, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and standardized work practices.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance workforce productivity, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency.
Leadership & Team Development
- Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to support training and development of ancillary operators and maintenance personnel.
- Foster strong collaboration between Maintenance and Ancillary Operations to ensure seamless plant support.
- Assist with workforce planning, employee development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and environmental requirements.
- Support proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste materials.
- Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), respiratory protection, and all applicable safety procedures.
- Maintain a safe work environment while supporting operational excellence.
Requirements
What We're Looking For!Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or operations experience.
- Equivalent combinations of education, technical experience, and supervisory experience will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications- Facilities Operating Engineer License.
- Experience leading maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing or supervising maintenance and operations personnel.
Knowledge & ExpertiseSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of CMMS software and maintenance management systems.
- Understanding of plant utility and ancillary systems operation.
- Experience with equipment startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and recovery from equipment or power failures.
- Strong organizational and project planning skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, engineering data, reports, and procedures.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities.
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to support plant operations whenever needed.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based within a manufacturing facility and requires regular interaction with production operations.
Employees may be exposed to:
- Moving mechanical equipment
- Elevated noise levels
- Heat, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles
- Electrical equipment
- Outdoor weather conditions
- Elevated work areas and industrial environments
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, including:
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Steel-toed footwear
- Respiratory protection
- Face shields and specialty safety equipment as required
Physical Requirements- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently communicate with employees and contractors.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary Description
$80,000 -$100,000
