MAINTENANCE MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a preventative maintenance program for all plant equipment and facilities. This role oversees maintenance and repair activities, manages the procurement and installation of new equipment, and schedules the maintenance workforce to ensure daily objectives are achieved. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is accountable for the efficient, reliable, and cost effective performance of the maintenance department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and supervise maintenance technicians. Provide daily guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations to ensure high quality work and professional development.
• Operations Management: Oversee all maintenance activities, including scheduling preventative maintenance, responding to equipment emergencies, and ensuring machinery remains in optimal working condition. Recommend repair, refurbishment, or replacement of production equipment as needed.
• Budget Management: Manage maintenance and tooling budgets, control costs, and forecast future expenses to support departmental efficiency. Prepare capital plans for facility projects and support equipment.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute maintenance strategies that reduce downtime, prevent equipment and tooling failures, extend asset life, and lower overall operating costs.
• Technical Oversight: Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to resolve issues. Oversee the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of dies, tools, and fixtures.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with external vendors and service providers to support maintenance and repair needs.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance work, and compliance documentation.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of equipment, parts, and supplies, and manage procurement to support continuous operations.
• Technical Expertise: Provide hands on technical support for troubleshooting and repairing complex tooling, machines, and production systems.
• Process Improvement: Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery across the facility, utilizing tools such as 5 Whys and root cause analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Technical degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience and 5 to 7 years of maintenance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Position demands prolonged periods of standing, walking, and operating machinery.
• Ability to lift, carry, and manipulate heavy materials and equipment.
• Capacity to endure repetitive tasks and maintain focus for extended periods.
• Ability to hear warning signals and communicate effectively in a noisy environment.
• Clear vision is necessary to inspect materials and read gauges and instruments accurately.
• Problem solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during operations.
• Capable of making quick decisions to optimize processes and minimize downtime.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands and work effectively under pressure.
• Effective communication is essential for coordinating with team members and reporting any issues promptly.
• Maintain orderly work areas and adhere to production schedules.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast paced production environment.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the role, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk on a concrete floor for the entire shift.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS:  

Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

The primary work environment is within a steel manufacturing facility, which may include:

• Exposure to moving machinery, heavy equipment, and sharp objects.
• Work areas may be subject to fluctuating temperatures, including hot and cold conditions, dependent on the season.
• Loud noise from machinery and equipment operation.
• The presence of dust, debris, and airborne particles typical of an industrial setting.
• Adherence to strict safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with the manufacturing process.

SUPERVISION AND CO-WORKERS/ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:  

Team member is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Candidate must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.  They must have the ability to write out work orders and corrective action forms and the ability to effectively present information in one on one, and small group situations to other employees or supervisors.    Ability to communicate and work well with others and create a team-oriented environment

CONSEQUENCES IF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NOT PERFORMED

Supervision and/or co-worker assistance are readily available. Attendance is closely monitored, as unscheduled absences may jeopardize meeting customer requirements due to insufficient staffing.

Management retains the right to change this job description or to add to the duties at any time.