Maintenance Manager

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Maintenance Manager

Family organization that produces top quality equipment is hiring for a Maintenance Manager to upgrade the department
They recently expanded due to an increase in business and is searching for a true leader to rebuild, organize, develop, and improve the department
This is a newly created role with the intention of hiring both a strategic and hands-on manager
Local candidates only
Must have metal fabrication maintenance experience

Benefits:

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Manager will develop systems, improve processes, improve layouts, perform installations / capital projects, update the PM program and build / develop a new team
Manage a Supervisor and 4 mechanics and electricians across 2 shifts

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily execution of scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and other activities to minimize equipment down time
Lead the development of an efficient line operation that meets or exceeds quality, safety, service, and cost requirements
Develop and coach members of the maintenance team at all levels of the organization to improve people and equipment efficiency for the long-term
Assist operations with plant layouts to maximize facility utilization.
Design, develop and test machinery/equipment using engineering principles.
Safely launch new machines/processes/new methods and tools into operations.
Layout manufacturing areas using Lean manufacturing principles.
Maintain study/facility/equipment design documentation.
Use formal problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve complex problems.
Participate in Safety programs.
Develop and maintain all process documentation (i.e., standard work, work instructions, etc.) to ensure accuracy.
Support capital projects for various plant projects requiring new equipment or structures
Prepare and maintain maintenance budget

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is preferred. Ideally in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or an equivalent of 5+ years of Maintenance leadership experience is required
5-10+ years of manufacturing maintenance leadership experience
Must have manufacturing experience, prefer experience with metal fabrication, welding, laser cutting, brake-press or other closely related industries required
5+ years of maintenance background in a manufacturing setting.
Well versed with Preventative maintenance software, prefer implementation experience
Knowledge on continuous improvement principles such lean manufacturing, industrial engineering principles, six-sigma, kaizen, statistical process control, 5S, TQM, TPM, JIT, value stream mapping, poke-yoke and similar
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, effective team building skills, proven ability to deliver results, strong ability to multi-task and prioritize and the ability to effectively manage conflict and maintain strong employee relations
Effective PC skills required, ideally with MS Excel, ERP, and SAP
Strong mechanical or electrical manufacturing knowledge. Able to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and teach those skills to others
Able to read schematics and blueprints
PLC Programming is a plus

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