Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department including staffing, reporting and compliance.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize work assignments of Maintenance Technicians.
• Responds to ongoing challenges by recommending improvements in repair methods.
• Identifies areas of operational conflicts with departmental procedures and suggests alternative solutions.
• Produces and submits weekly reports as requested by management.
• Purchases of parts and sourcing according to company guidelines while adhering to purchasing requirements.
• Implements and enforces department best practices and procedures as prescribed by Plant Manager.
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources and department management in the recruiting, hiring and training of new maintenance employees.
• Implements and ensures all company safety practices, policies, and procedures are being followed by all employees as prescribed by management.
• Maintain and write standard operating procedures for the maintenance department.
• Perform advanced maintenance actions such as building repair, rolling stock repair, automation control calibration and repair, etc.
• Maintain the preventative maintenance programs for all equipment and facilities.
• Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
• Develop and maintain an accurate and organized parts inventory.
• Compute estimates and research costs of materials, labor, and/or outside contractors.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and follow up on employee’s evaluations, expectations, and results.

Qualifications

• High School Education and Technical Training (Preferred).
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Minimal 5 Years Maintenance Experience.
• Minimal 2 Years Supervisory Experience.
• Understand and operate environmental controls, alarm systems, backup power, and other technology.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drives, gearboxes and general movement of equipment and materials.
• Strong knowledge of three phase 480/240 VAC motors and circuits; 110 VAC control circuits and motor starters with overload protection.
• High level of mechanical aptitude with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.