Manager - Plant Maintenance

About the role

Responsible for maintenance and proper utilization of equipment and facility. Ensure standardized, safe, and efficient functioning/operation of all equipment, completion of required preventive maintenance, correct operation of fresh water and wastewater, and the building structure and capability as a production facility. Monitor plant and equipment levels and proactively adjust to ensure output levels are met in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner to meet business needs. Build and maintain positive working relationships with Market Center Management team and keep them informed of maintenance issues. Leverage resources of the Engineering team as needed to address and overcome engineering issues.

Responsibilities

• Safety - Create and support a culture of adherence to corporate standardization in support of production, financial, and safety goals.
• Maintenance Management -
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and visually audit plant performance to ensure optimum production and maintenance efficiency for all systems and equipment.
  • Follow corporate direction to establish and maintain maintenance schedules for plant equipment, ensuring timely operation without disruption in production activities.
  • Follow manufacturer guidelines for preventive maintenance, review, and upkeep of equipment.
  • Proactively intervene when issues with equipment or the facility are found; seek efficient and timely resolution and communicate with market center management on resolution activities and timing.
  • Perform needed repairs in a safe and efficient manner to restore equipment or facility to operating conditions.
  • Seek specialized expertise where needed to complete repairs; audit work to ensure equipment operation is safe and up to standards.
  • Assist, oversee, and coordinate new equipment installation and/or removal.
  • Ensure contracted work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Oversee water/energy use and utilization; seek cost-effective ways to manage water/energy use at the plant.
  • Work with market center management to identify and implement systems and methods that improve safety and operating efficiency consistent with safety guidelines, operating goals, and cost constraints.
• Production and Maintenance Management Systems - Ensure plant and equipment operate safely at peak efficiency to support processing in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Data and Performance Measures - Use production and maintenance operating data to ensure activities contribute to the achievement of market center financial objectives.
• Maintenance Team Oversight and Development (Where Applicable) - Responsible for hiring, placement, and removal of maintenance staff within the market center; consult and work with management on staffing decisions.
• Market Center and Corporate Support - Work closely with Engineering management to learn and leverage best maintenance practices and efficiencies for the market center; share information on systems and methods that improve safety and operating efficiency for the entire company.

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Experience:
  • 2-year technical college degree or certificate in a related discipline or equivalent business/work experience; preferably in an industrial environment.
  • 2 years of experience managing a maintenance staff.
• Basic equipment maintenance knowledge: electrical, plumbing, and large machinery required; industrial experience preferred.
• Previous management experience in safety initiatives, planning, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Ability to read maintenance literature.
• Experience with maintenance management systems; Manager Plus preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment, including ambiguous circumstances.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.