Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Maintenance Manager at Wyman-Gordon, located in Princeton KY, oversees the maintenance departments to ensure the availability of production equipment and facilities. This role involves managing a union workforce, developing safety protocols, and contributing to the company's budgetary and long-term equipment rehabilitation plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop intimate and thorough knowledge of critical equipment to troubleshoot, optimize, and drive efficiencies.
• Manage budget, schedule, subcontractors, and internal personnel on projects.
• Maximize availability of tools and equipment through prompt and reliable maintenance.
• Ensure a well-trained and properly motivated workforce and supervisory staff.
• Initiate and control cost-effective methods of operation for the Plant Maintenance Department.
• Develop safe and well-maintained departmental areas.
• Contribute to the Company's current and long-range budgetary equipment rehabilitation programs consistent with Company objectives.
• Effectively interpret and administer the Company and bargaining unit documents.
• Initiate operating improvements through innovative maintenance techniques.
• Manage, update, and control the preventative maintenance program on the plant and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Navigate, instruct, and engage a union workforce.
• Manage on-call responsibilities (24/7).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or technical certification and/or equivalent work experience.
• Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Degree highly preferred.
• Thorough technical and mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of heavy industry mechanical systems including High Pressure Hydraulics.
• Proven track record of maintenance planning and project management.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Heavy Manufacturing (Steel making, automotive or forging preferred).
• Union shop experience preferred.
• Experience in maintenance planning and CMMS system a plus.

Special Skills And Physical Requirements

• Plant working conditions: hazardous, dirty, and subject to weather and temperature extremes.
• Serve on an on-call basis (24/7), responding to issues and concerns.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate on-call requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required due to government military contracts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, union management experience, project management, and maintenance planning.

Benefits

Wyman-Gordon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.