What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at GLI?
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated is well known for its flagship product, YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine which it sells through Do-It-Yourself retail home centers, pro dealers and other retail building-related and industrial segments. Our distribution coverage stretches from the Florida Keys to Texas to Canada, an area that includes all or parts of 27 states and the District of Columbia, as well as much of the Caribbean and Latin America, and part of the European Union and Mediterranean region. From pressure treated fence products, columns, deck specialties, and KDAT products, YellaWood® is the brand of choice for outdoor building.
Greenbush Logistics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager. Our Maintenance managers play an important role in ensuring that our equipment runs properly.
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing mechanics and maintenance staff for sister companies, Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, and Greenbush Logistics, Inc., ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment. This role manages the day-to-day repair and upkeep of fixed assets for the YellaWood® treating plants and forklifts, as well as Greenbush Logistics trucks and trailers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety standards and ensure all team members follow established protocols (PPE, Lock out/tag out, electrical safety, etc). Lead by example!
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for tracking work orders and KPIs. Analyze downtime, maintenance costs, and reliability metrics. Report on performance to senior management.
- Vendor & Contractor Management: Manage relationships with suppliers for parts and equipment locally.
- Inventory Management: Oversee parts inventory through weekly cycle counts, slow-moving parts audits, and monthly full physical inventories.
- Technical Support: Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with pumps, valves, motors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems used in manufacturing processes.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement strategies to improve equipment reliability, Suggest upgrades or replacements for aging machinery.
Benefits:
- Profit-Sharing
- Bonus Programs
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401K Matching (100% of the first 3%, 4th and 5th percent we match 50%.)
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Time Off
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school certificate preferred
- 5 years maintenance experience
- 2 years maintenance supervisory experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
High Performance - Driven by Experience
Established in 2004, Greenbush Logistics, Inc. built a reputation as a trusted freight management source hauling freight for America’s leading brands. Born out of our service to sister company Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, makers of the YellaWood® brand, Greenbush Logistics cut its teeth in the time-and-service sensitive freight management industry. Our continued record of growth and service has allowed us to become a leader in the logistics industry with an award-winning team of cargo experts and a carrier network that provides superior shipping services to 48 contiguous states.
Because Greenbush Logistics is a family-owned business our employees are highly valued as members of our team. They're more like family. That's why we take great pride in seeing our employees (and their families) succeed in life.
Every day, members of our YellaWood® and Greenbush Logistics teams come to work with one goal: to exceed customer expectations. By providing timely deliveries and unparalleled service, we strengthen the relationships we have with our customers and each other. We're intentionally building relationships that will grow in the years to come.