Maintenance Manager

Description

The Maintenance Manager plans, directs, leads, teaches, and assists the maintenance techs and manages activities related to the maintenance of equipment, facilities, and operational support. They also improve on lean manufacturing techniques, develop plant-wide trouble shooting skills, operate the parts inventory within a min/max system based on prior history, and improve the preventative maintenance system to reduce downtime and increase productivity.

· Facilitate daily maintenance communication meetings between night shifts and day shifts

· Communicate projects and priorities to Engineering Manager & Plant Leadership

· Attend Plant Leadership meetings; communicate & motivate team members

· Key member of the 5S and Safety committee

· Evaluate skill set of each maintenance tech and plan skill development for each member

· Using CMMS, Improve existing Preventative Maintenance system

· Prioritize Technician workload and projects through standardized work order system

· Review & verify work order completion with Production & Engineering, Shift Managers, Quality & R&D

· Manage parts; bar coding/organization with CMMS to ensure accurate inventory; monitor critical facility equipment

· Analyze downtime and root cause analysis of repetitive repairs

· Serve as technical troubleshooting resource

· Collaborate with Purchasing to select venders for projects and negotiate contract terms

· Contact local venders and utility companies for machine break downs repair service and requisition of spare parts

· Manage contractors for facility work, equipment modifications, work standards for projects, and costs

· Facility and grounds upkeep including seasonal buildings and grounds maintenance

· Manage maintenance budget, projects, inventory, headcount, and labor costs

· Communicate project status – actual versus budget / timelines for equipment start-up

· Upgrade equipment for speed/quality, resin unloading and product enhancements

· Other projects as assigned by management

· Ability to communicate and work well with others.

· Basic understanding of computers.

· Makes “run/don’t” call with input from Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, and/or Quality/ Technical Supervisor.

· Meet all environmental compliance as required.

· Meet safety targets, audit timelines, and ICORE standards.

· Meets all environmental compliance (Air Permits, Waste, Storm Water, Etc.)

· Meets quality targets (number of complaints and NCM)

· Meet installation timelines for equipment and support equipment.

70% of time on production floor communicating with the operators, working with Production Shift Supervisor, directing technicians, and evaluating production equipment. Work in manufacturing & office environment, climbing towers, lifting, walking, standing, bending. Work with various extrusion and converting equipment in hot and cold climates.

· 5 years managing a maintenance team for a manufacturing facility.

· 5 yrs. experience in plastics processing or management.

· Problem solving & trouble shooting skills.

· Strong working knowledge of OSHA 19.10 and 19.26 and NFPA Code

· Strong effective communication & time management.

· Maintenance experience with: electrical fabrication, mechanical, plumbing, and building.

· Experience in pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and chiller systems.

· Manage supplies to support preventative maintenance and repair needs.

· Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce overall down time on machines.

· Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production.

· Forklift maintenance and PM schedules.

· Understands PLC Theory.

· Experience in using CMMS.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.

Employees receive a very competitive benefits package including life, medical, and dental insurance coverage, 401(K) matching plan, paid vacation, and an Employee Tuition Reimbursement benefit for professional certification and degree programs.

INDEVCO Plastics, a member of INDEVCO North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.