Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager position will lead a multi-site team of maintenance associates, as well as potentially supervise Area Maintenance Managers, and ensure a safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-site team of maintenance associates and potentially supervise Area Maintenance Managers; ensure a safe working environment for all; support the Operations team in a safe, customer-focused manner; develop and design innovative solutions to difficult problems; manage outside contractors and be on call for emergencies; handle multiple internal and externally sponsored projects and daily activities; work with local site Safety department leadership to understand, implement, and audit safety programs; develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations leadership; facilitate technical and safety training and help develop professional development of departmental facilities associates; mentor maintenance associates by motivating and providing direction; develop Maintenance department business plans and provide guidance for successful implementation; work with site Finance team to develop, set and track budgets; participate in and support efficiency improvement Kaizen activities; develop capital spending plans, facilitate cross-functional project planning and perform cost analysis; own and promote excellent housekeeping; participate in weekly network Maintenance calls and periodic Maintenance Manager off site conferences; provide written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays; Candidates must have the ability to provide specific, enriched feedback to enhance individual performance, and provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination; Travel up to 20% at a minimum; Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil); Ability to travel to various sites as needed; 5+ years’ experience in the distribution or manufacturing field with equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field; Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls; Electrical and electronic principles; Blueprint and electrical schematic reading; CMMS programs; Preventive maintenance procedures; Industrial electrical; Industrial controls; Industrial electronics; Industrial PC literacy; N.E.C.; Ability to develop and maintain a partnership and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally with Safety, Operations, Engineering, Sr. Management, peers, contractors and vendors; Ability to multitask and prioritize many different projects; Six Sigma Certification; Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions; Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care; Paid parental leave at 100% of salary; Paid Time Off; Company Holidays; Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay