What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Maintenance Manager position at Teknor Apex?
Be Part of Our Global Community
The journey of Teknor Apex began in 1924, a small venture launched by Alfred Fain in Rhode Island. Now an international powerhouse within the custom compound industry, we've grown and expanded across nine locations in the United States and set roots in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China! Whether working on new acquisitions or refining our practices, you'll find Fain's legacy remains preserved. While the family leads us, the cornerstone of fostering solid employee and customer relationships strengthens our core mission: creating bespoke compound solutions for superior products.
"It takes a team to succeed in manufacturing, and together, we thrive." ~Jon Fain
Why Join Us?
Become part of the magic behind Teknor Apex's custom compounds.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Lead your dedicated team in efficiently tackling their maintenance duties by organizing and distributing tasks.
- Harness lean principles to maintain seamless workflows with ongoing system monitoring.
- Strive for peak performance by aligning team goals, providing training, and implementing policies and standards.
- Support your staff—from training and guidance to enforcing protocols and resolving conflicts.
- Ensure machinery operates smoothly by executing work orders and collaborative problem-solving with other departments.
- Champion a culture of safety and cleanliness through education and compliance.
- Embrace lifelong learning and professional growth by attending workshops and networking.
- Create an atmosphere of respect and partnership while nurturing fruitful vendor and contractor relations.
- Maintain quality benchmarks and participate in continuous improvement processes.
- Demonstrate exemplary leadership within Teknor Apex, exemplifying our commitment to Core Values such as Accountability and Sustainability.
Required Capabilities:
- Valid passport to collaborate across teams and regions.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree or similar experience in relevant technical discipline.
- Minimum five years in a maintenance role; three in leadership desired.
- Understanding of computerized maintenance management systems is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong rapport-builder, forging relationships key to daily operations.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite essential, with receptiveness to additional system training.
- Keen on analytical and organizational challenges.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Ability to engage in prolonged periods of standing and demonstrate dexterity and balance in accessing equipment.
- Capability to repeatedly lift up to 55lbs and wear necessary protective gear effectively.
Education and Competency Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Associates/Technical degree or equivalent experience required.
- At least 5 years of related maintenance experience.
- At least 1-3 years in a maintenance leadership role preferred.
- Experience with maintenance systems.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- People-centric approach to daily business tasks and interactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and knowledge in or ability to quickly learn other computer applications.
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data.
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
