Summary:

The Maintenance Manager oversees the repairs, installations and upkeep of process equipment, facilities and offices while maximizing technician’s & mechanic’s scheduled time. Maintenance Managers are also involved in designing maintenance procedures to help track downtime and PM completion and implementing changes where needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
Departmental daily safety spot checks.
Ensure that company premises and facilities are kept in clean and hygienic condition.
Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work.
Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
Audit maintenance logs, maintenance connect and reports on daily activities.
Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.
Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff (custodians, janitors etc.)
Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
Responsible for supervision of maintenance mechanic who maintain equipment within the production facility.
Assists in establishing methods, controls, and standards for the actual execution of maintenance work.
Maintain equipment to ensure line efficiencies, improve key performance indicators, and to eliminate down time.
Plans the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools on a day-to-day or project-to-project basis using preventative maintenance systems.
Motivates Technicians to operate as an effective work unit.
Assures safety and housekeeping practices are observed.
Back-up support to all maintenance mechanics who are on the job and may need extra assistance.
Work with preventative maintenance software to ensure all tasks and jobs are being completed.
Will serve as the lead contact between production and all maintenance technicians.
Other duties and assignments as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

5-10 years’ experience as maintenance manager or another managerial role.
Experience in planning maintenance operations.
Solid understanding of technical aspects of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical systems etc.
Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational school or BSc/Ba in business administration, facility management etc. will be an advantage.

Must have computer experience and be efficient in all Microsoft programs.

Ability to complete service documentation and other paperwork relative to duties performed This includes ability to read and comprehend work orders/service reports, purchase requisitions and any other forms/documentation requested by the department manager and/or team leader.

Organizational Culture

Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work.
Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude.
Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand.
Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day.
Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers.
Support a positive and steady workflow through the company.
Works with a sense of urgency when needed.
Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed.
Positively support change throughout the company.

Physical Work Conditions

Must be able to work in a hot environment.
Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight.
Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Dicastal North America

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