Maintenance Manager

Overview

Manage personnel, systems, and operations to maintain MEC property and equipment effectively. Implement waste reduction strategies in production, optimize resource utilization in contract manufacturing, and oversee electrical and mechanical servicing. Coordinate projects for property enhancements while ensuring compliance with city, state and federal regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary.

• Directs the maintenance of all building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire/safety, plumbing, and waste management.
• Establishes standards and policies for installation, modification, testing, operating procedures, inspection and maintenance of equipment according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Plans, coordinates, and schedules all predictive and preventative maintenance (Emaint) programs for structures, utilities, and equipment.
• Tracks and maintains optimum labor utilization and efficiency.
• Provides leadership, training, and support to a staff of employees engaged in the maintenance of the building, grounds, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Fosters employees’ professional growth and cultivating a high-performing culture that aligns with the company's objectives.
• Troubleshoots system and equipment problems. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract satisfaction.
• Manages spare parts, material, and inventories.
• Provides technical support to other departments regarding process and/or equipment changes.
• Oversees contractors engaged in facility renovation/repair, machinery installation, and any repair projects. Act as the primary contact for any outside vendor performing maintenance or facility work. Leads plant maintenance routines and contractor activity for process and auxiliary equipment. Sources cost-competitive quotes and provides technical definition of scope of work to contractors.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory laws and ISO/IATF requirements.
• Responsible for CI (continuous improvement) activities related to a specific process.
• Participates on the safety committee to ensure all items associated with the plant and mechanical safety are addressed in a timely manner.
• Support Root Cause & Corrective Action efforts related to specific processes
• Discover opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality, monitor expenditures closely, and recommend innovations in technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop ROI’s (Return on Investment) related to new technology recommendations.
• Develops and maintains annual Capital Budgets and manages capital planning process.
• Build and maintain relationships with other internal departments and outside services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred), 5 years of management experience; and 10 years of experience and/or training in equipment maintenance operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical, mechanical and automation systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, and customers.
• Strong PC proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong project planning and management skills.  Proven delivery of projects on time and within budget. Must be able to work on multiple projects under time restrictions.