MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Summary Description:

Responsible for management of the maintenance department to ensure maximum utilization of maintenance employees to keep the plant running efficiently and minimizing equipment downtime and facility issues.

Essential Functions:

DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT:

• Direct, maintain and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all employees
• Responsible for maintaining the safe operation of all equipment and building infrastructure
• Maintain maintenance budget and capital monies balancing the cost with equipment repair needs
• Responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained to comply with all environmental and health and safety requirements of the city, county, state and federal
• Responsible for the management, supervision and development of the maintenance department
• Ensure regulatory compliance with NFPA-70E (Arc Flash) for all maintenance activities within the Company
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the maintenance technicians
• Assist in the hiring of maintenance personnel
• Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions
• Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness and accompanying 6S levels
• Track, analyze and improve key maintenance performances indices including asset utilization, up time, PM compliance, etc.
• Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems

TRAINING:

• Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivated so that the maintenance program can be achieved in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner
• Provide technical training and guidance for maintenance, supervisors and employees on equipment
• Maintain and update all operational, LO/TO and training manuals and procedures; ensure that all maintenance technicians are trained on the most current version of all operational and LO/TO policies and procedures
• Participate in training and development programs including all areas of environmental, health and safety issues, especially those dealing with proper handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste

COMMUNICATION:

• Communicate regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication for maintenance issues
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with all departments and management insuring an ongoing connection with production teams; coordinate directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in production areas

PLANNING/ORGANIZING:

• Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders and maintenance history on plant equipment
• Select and manage contractors and vendors as required
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
• Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment and initiate the re-ordering when necessary

TPM:

• Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Responsible for ensuring preventive maintenance work orders are done on a timely basis and all PMs are returned to be entered into the CMMS maintenance system
• Manage systems and foster an environment of continuous improvement to maximize operational availability
• Engage department to follow health and safety practices as they apply to department and the facility to drive a strong safety culture continuously reducing injury rates
• Ability to assist with problem solving and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and increase uptime
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned

Skills or Experience Required:

• Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Art Degree recommended
• Training pertaining to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ten (10) years experience demonstrating the ability to lead in the maintenance environment.
• Responsible for learning all equipment which requires a strong mechanical and electrical background.
• Must have excellent computer skills to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS maintenance program.
• Must have proven technical aptitude for chemical processes, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Must be highly motivated individual with good written communication and presentations skills. Must possess proven leadership skills with the ability to identify and develop the talents of maintenance personnel.
• Must have the ability to work all shifts and follow all environmental, health and safety procedures.

Other Position Requirements:

LEARNING AND ADAPTING

• Maintain appropriate levels of optimism and enthusiasm
• Handle change effectively
• Work constructively and persists, even under pressure
• Adapt behaviors in response to feedback
• Handle and even encourage feedback
• Exhibit proactive nature in day-to-day activities

COMMUNICATION:

• Promptly inform people (internal and external customers) about decisions that affect a project
• Lead (coordinate, facilitate and motivate) the efforts of the individual, team, client and other resources associated with project activity
• Use a clear, professional and concise communication style
• Encourage others to express views and opinions
• Listen well, does not interrupt others
• Listen even when others are expressing contrary views

THINKING:

• Take the initiative in identifying problems that need to be solved
• See interrelationships between issues
• Take decisive action in crisis situations
• Ability to effectively handle complex decisions

INDIVIDUAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Facilitate and lead effective meetings
• Manage change and/or conflict within any project in an effective, timely and appropriate manner
• Develop accurate resource planning estimates to effectively manage personal workload and maximize individual productivity and revenue generation
• Consistently represent the Company’s philosophies and standards in interactions with clients, potential clients, co-workers, etc., to portray a positive image and maintain and enhance the Company’s reputation

COMPANY PROTOCOL ENDORSEMENT:

• Ensure compliance to the Company’s corporate policies, procedures, and standards, including housekeeping, safety and appearance; identify and implement continuous improvement to these protocols to enhance Company-wide efficiency and effectiveness.
• Focus to building healthy, communicative relationships with co-workers, clients and others

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the complex technical documents
• Ability to respond effectively to inquires or complaints from sales, service or customer base
• Ability to use clear, concise written communication

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from the groups with which the functional relationships exist

INFLUENCE:

• Assert own ideas and persuade others, gaining support and commitment from others; mobilize people to take action, using creative approaches to motivate others to meet business goals
• Ability to make a good/persuasive argument to persuade/influence audience
• Develop and use subtle strategies to influence others
• Work to make others feel ownership in one’s own solutions
• Identify key decision-makers on issues of concern
• Develop and effectively use networks, inside and outside the Company

POSTURAL DEMANDS:

• Standing – frequent
• Walking – frequent

OTHER DEMANDS:

• Must be able to wear a respirator as required by the job