Maintenance Manager

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SUMMARY Preserve the useful life of equipment and avoid premature failures. Early detection of impending problems results in discovery before failure and prevents a critical level of deterioration. Maintenance must utilize lead time to deliberately plan repair work and carry it out with effective use of its resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Interact with vendors in procurement of cost effective components.
• Participate with plant engineering on equipment layouts.
• Supervise and assign work orders to Maintenance Technicians and assure proper safety, mechanical and housekeeping procedures are followed.
• Maintain production equipment in optimal operating condition.
• Perform and track preventative maintenance activities via database format.
• Assist assigned Maintenance Technicians in trouble shooting and repairing equipment.
• Assist cell/area Supervisors in training associates in the proper use of equipment.
• Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for cell/area equipment.
• Follow all prescribed internal and manufacturer maintenance procedures.
• Assist the Process/Manufacturing Engineer in implementing process improvement changes.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area.
• Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D’s, communication meetings, etc).
• Responsible for following and enforcing all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie, Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc).
• Responsible for maintaining maintenance software program.
• Assist in development of Maintenance Department budget; adhere to budget requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises employees in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 5-8 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment. Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, programmable controller problems. Experience in operating various machining equipment.