Maintenance Manager

Kalamazoo, MI

Work Experience (Years)

5-10

Other Compensation

Potential for bonus

Two jobs open. Need candidates with paper experience or if no paper experience, must have heavy manufacturing experience,

The Maintenance Manager provides overall maintenance leadership responsibility, technical direction, administrative management, and leadership to the Stock Prep maintenance supervisors, planners millwrights and electricians. Actively leads and participates in the plant safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Works closely to communicate with Stock Prep operational leader
• Provide direct supervision, technical direction, administrative management, and leadership in maintenance for the department.
• Responsible for the management of equipment and maintenance.
• Supports maintenance and capital program maximizing asset reliability, uptime, and cost effectiveness with available resources.
• Provides support for the facility and equipment needs including capital and major repairs.
• Supports predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• Uses other maintenance disciplines in the development and application of reliability engineering, root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
• Coaches and develops training plans for hourly maintenance employees.

The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Computer Maintenance Management Systems use and implementation (SAP a plus)
• Planning and Scheduling
• Preventative/Predicative/Precision Maintenance

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or 5-10 years maintenance experience

SKILLS:

• Proven track record of identifying opportunities and the ability to recommend and implement improvements.
• Must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Previous environmental experience is a plus.
• An expert level of knowledge is needed in equipment servicing, maintenance planning/scheduling, process control, and stream/power operation. A solid /working knowledge is required in project management, industrial engineering, and cost analysis and employee relations. Also, strong interpersonal communications such as recommending, directing, and influencing in a union work force.
• Troubleshooting skills

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Excellent benefits and relocation assistance. One of the worldwide leaders in the paper business!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person