Plant Maintenance Manager (Glass Manufacturing)

Job Summary

Responsible for effective management and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production machinery and facility support equipment. Responsible for the direct supervision of Maintenance Department staff and coordination of all contracted vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of all contractors. Direct the activity of all outside contractors performing maintenance related activities on location and coordinate the identification of hazard reports with all contractors.
• Ensure facility safety and security. Review new process plans and coordinate with project engineers to determine equipment needs, layout, and operating procedures.
• Ensure operator safety. Recommend changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness, examine plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment.
• Maintain production machinery and facility equipment in a high operational readiness condition.
• Ensure pollution control equipment and emissions are compliant. Administer, install, modify, inspect, and maintain pollution control equipment.
• Maintain level of knowledge, skills, and proficiency of maintenance mechanics. Ensure they meet the skill requirements needed to maximize equipment operational readiness.
• Minimize maintenance and utility costs. Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to minimize energy consumption.
• Manage the maintenance workforce of 14-18 direct reports, supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Ensure safe work environment by enforcing general safety policies and procedures to be followed by plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring a team of hourly and salaried associates
• Proven conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve issues constructively
• Order/Resource Management
• Third Party Management
• Team & Solution Oriented Mindset
• Champion a Positive Work Environment
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Product Life Cycle Management
• Achieves Business Results
• LEAN Principles
• Strategic Focus & Direction
• Conflict Management
• Technical Aptitude and software proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of forces frequently, and /or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, demonstrating the capability to effectively manage direct reports with diverse personalities, supporting employee engagement, performance, and ongoing development
• Knowledgeable of electrical and machinery operations and maintenance
• Experience in glass manufacturing

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel domestically up to 5%