Manager, Maintenance

About the role

JELD-WEN is seeking a Manager, Maintenance to join their growing team. American Building Supply (ABS), a subsidiary of JELD-WEN, is looking for a Maintenance Manager to assist in providing value-added goods and services to customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement, goals and objectives, and KEY Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for applicable machinery and equipment, and the building and grounds within the confines of an annual budget, and tracks maintenance downtime. Develops and/or works with Continuous Improvement (CI) Managers and Teams where applicable.
• Arranges for, coordinates, and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed. Works with PM, Engineering and Logistics personnel as needed.
• Prepares Maintenance budget and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.
• Keeps up on technological changes relative to KPI’s for SQDCI, and maintains up-to-date records for all local, state and federal mandates and inspections.
• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices, which may include hazardous waste disposal programs. Plays key role on internal plant Safety Teams.
• Prepares and maintains maintenance reports for the Plant Manager and other appropriate managerial personnel. Makes recommendations where applicable.
• Works with other plant managerial personnel to effectively maintain existing plant facilities and equipment, replaces, and/or makes recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant Manager when necessary in accordance with SQDCI, TPS, and CI initiatives and activities.
• Propose and provide justification for current and future projects.
• Provides training for new and existing employees as directed by the PM.
• May conduct performance evaluations of subordinates and make recommendations for salary adjustments to the PM in accordance with Plant and Corporate Policies and Procedures, consistent with JELD-WEN’s KPI’s.
• Assists in the selection of new hires, employee coaching and disciplinary issues.

Qualifications

• College degree in a related field and five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the sawmill or millwork industry desired.
• An equivalent combination of education/trade schooling, certifications, and experience may be substituted for a college degree at the discretion of management.
• One (1) to three (3) years supervisory experience is preferred for this position.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, machine repair and maintenance, plant layout, safety, painting and janitorial experience required.
• Familiarity with associated hand/power tools in the disciplines above required.
• Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance, and a fundamental understanding of applicable governmental regulations.
• Solid understanding of buildings and grounds security protocols.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance programs as they relate to plant and corporate KPI’s, inclusive of SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
• A fundamental understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Basic knowledge of human resource principles and practices and how they relate to motivating subordinates in accordance with corporate goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of sawmill and millwork production equipment, tools and maintenance, and how they relate to plant production and maintenance goals and objectives.
• Proficient in CAD

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively as a team player throughout the plant with individuals and various plant teams.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and position applicable JELD-WEN software applications.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel to key vendors and equipment suppliers. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required up and down the organizational hierarchy to include other JELD-WEN departments.
• Sound technical, leadership, teamwork, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills required for this position.