What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO LLC?
Summary:
Under general direction from Management, the supervisor will ensure Maintenance Department maintains operational readiness of location.
Primary Duties:
- Monitor quality of work to ensure mechanical repairs are performed correctly, root causes have been traced, and equipment is functioning properly at the end of repairs.
- Monitor preventive maintenance tasks to ensure tasks are completed and are being done effectively to have continuous production operation.
- Train maintenance mechanics in spotting potential issues with equipment while performing preventive maintenance and while monitoring running equipment.
- Teach and enforce good mechanical practices such as housekeeping before and after tasks, ensuring correct parts are being used, and equipment is operational after tasks and repairs.
- Champion safety practices, not just enforcing.
- Organize and arrange shop, shop equipment, and parts to ensure spare parts and spare equipment are ready for use.
- Ensure equipment rebuilds are performed with a high level of detail to optimize equipment when back in service.
- Plan and assign designated tasks to a crew of 5 mechanics daily.
- Work with the operations manager to obtain items and resources to make the department more effective.
- Coordinate coverage for operations that has mechanics on call for 24/7.
- Work with vendors and contractors in building relationships, scoping out contract work, and monitoring pricing.
Non-Essential Duties:
- Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Experience and Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as mechanic or mill wright in manufacturing maintenance with minimum 2 years’ experience as supervisor.
- Education and Certifications a plus.