Active Minerals International, LLC (AMI) focuses on innovative industrial mineral solutions for today’s technologically advanced world. We are an award winning, environmentally responsible company, dedicated to reserving resources, reclaiming mined land and leaving the Earth a better place. AMI is the largest supplier of air float kaolin and gel quality attapulgite. Its vision, mission and values are based on the core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, and execution. We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to perform these key functions at our Gordon, GA location. If you have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, past personal success and a commitment to continual improvement and personal/professional growth, please apply today!

In addition to a great working environment, AMI offers an excellent total compensation package which includes:

• Medical/Prescription & Dental
• 401k Plan including an Employer Match, up to 6%
• Short & long-term disability, at no cost
• Group term life, at no cost
• Vision at discounted rates
• Voluntary life at discounted rates
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Travel/Medical Assistance
• Free parking
• Leadership Development
• Other great perks

Position Summary:
This position coordinates and assures that all plant equipment is kept in good operating condition in order to meet the product demand of customers. This position will plan to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize equipment availability. This position is responsible for maintaining safety and health protection parts, devices and equipment for the operations to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
Essential Functions:
• Maintain plant in a safe and productive state to ensure the health and safety of all operations employees and in order to achieve maximum productivity.
• Supervise maintenance employees and various contractors.
• Responsible for setting up a preventative maintenance program for machines and ensure that it is being followed.
• Contribute to creation of an annual maintenance budget for the plant.
• Plan the maintenance schedule to maximize production capability and equipment availability.
• Maintain records showing compliance with all federal, state and local safety, environmental and tax requirements.
• Assist maintenance planner in ordering parts and equipment required to minimize downtime and maximize productivity, while maintaining the planned maintenance budget.
• Maintain maintenance costs at no greater than 2% above the planned maintenance budget, as a cost per ton.
• Negotiate and plan contracts, when necessary, to maintain or rebuild equipment or facilities to meet production requirements.
• Determine and plan capital requirements to maintain or increase plant production capability or improve safety and health as required to meet present and future demand and as approved within financial objectives.
• Adhere to all QMS procedures and documentation as applicable to position and department, and as required by ISO.
• Set SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Aligned/Agreed, Relevant, & Timely), provide monthly coaching, and evaluate performance of team members.
• Perform other duties as required.
Job Requirements and Skill Sets:
1. High School graduate or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
2. Fourteen to eighteen years of related management experience is required.
3. Electrical, mechanical and/or construction background or experience is necessary.
4. Strong moral and ethical standards.
5. Experience dealing with vendors and contractors.
6. General working knowledge of MSHA safety requirements.
7. Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
8. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
9. Respirator Fit Test is required at hire; no facial hair can interfere with the seal of the respirator at pre-hire and annual fit test screening.

Working Conditions/Environment:Work is performed in a production environment. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying up to 55 lbs. on a regular basis. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb up to 70 feet. Able to operate hand and foot controls simultaneously. Manual dexterity required for operation of hand controls and/or computer keyboard. Vision and a sense of hearing are also required.
CORE VALUES
Execution
Innovation
Integrity
Teamwork
Work Environment/Safety
CORE COMPETENCIES
Interpersonal Skills
Job Knowledge
Leadership
Managing for Results
Problem Solving/Analysis

“Active Minerals International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.”