Manager, Manufacturing Maintenance

About the role

The Maintenance Manager at GE Appliances, a Haier company, provides technical support for the plant infrastructure and manages projects related to electrical/mechanical support systems, building renovations, and other infrastructure-related items to support manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact within the plant on 1st shift to provide technical support and consultation on the plant infrastructure and facility support systems
• Provide technical expertise on plant layout, connections into/out of the plant, and in the troubleshooting of facility operational issues
• Own and facilitate effective utilization and operation of facility support systems and structure, including lighting, air compressors, electrical (incl. breaker maintenance), plumbing, vacuum pumps, sprinklers, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, boilers, heaters, electric volts, process waste, drainage, dock doors, roof, fans, back-up generator
• Supervise hourly bargaining unit maintenance staff by: developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures; evaluating staff and making hiring and termination recommendations; addressing subordinate complaints in partnership with HR
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records
• Cover all maintenance activities in the assigned area with other departments to ensure company goals are being met as measured by key performance indicators
• Balances workloads and resources to achieve maximum results
• Provide technical leadership to team as needed on appropriate problem resolution
• Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Ensures that staff is trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures as measured by skill assessments and work order audits

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred or experience will substitute for degree, 5 years of experience in operation and maintenance of a production facility, 2 years' minimum experience in the supervision of employees
• Working knowledge in software packages such as MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel) and Email
• Familiar with OSHA and EPA requirements related to maintenance
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Sound team approach to management
• Working knowledge of best practices involving mechanical and electrical design, PLC, maintenance and repair fundamentals of automated industrial production equipment

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications: 5 years' minimum experience in the supervision of employees in a union environment

Benefits

GE Appliances offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details can be found in the employee handbook or by contacting HR.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Exact salary will be determined during the interview process.

Schedule

The Maintenance Manager works a standard 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed. Shifts may vary based on the needs of the plant.