Maintenance Manager

Purpose of the Position Delivers a planned maintenance system that drives stability through to the prediction of equipment life. Leads, motivates and develops a technical team of Mechanics, Technicians and Maintenance Planners to drive losses out of our systems, create consistent standard approaches and achieve production results while improving individual skills and enhancing teamwork. Essential Position Responsibilities Establishes maintenance schedules and determines proper setup and layout of work to simplify plant operations and reduce downtime. Directs mechanical repair, evaluates mechanical and electrical malfunctions, and recommends appropriate action. Performs problem analysis and develops conceptual solutions, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Works closely with the management team to develop new processes and methods, drives consistency and standards in the Planner/Scheduler team, and fosters a culture of innovation and cooperation with all department managers. May interact with engineers and vendors. Develops and manages the maintenance budget for maintenance and repair operations as well as capital expense projects. Directs the scheduling, planning and coordination of major equipment installations. Oversees maintenance projects and coordinates outside contractors. Prepares AFEs, including justification, cost estimates, drawings, and tracks them to keep projects on budget. Utilizes and implements a work order system for planning and scheduling mechanics’ daily tasks, weekly Preventative Maintenance schedule, and for tracking all work performed back to the equipment asset history. Develops and delivers standard methods and procedures in Maintenance and Reliability to achieve consistent results. Provides technical leadership for the evolution from reactive to proactive maintenance, coordinates tracking and reporting of reliability/maintenance KPIs, and develops new processes driven by KPI data to improve maintenance programs. Manages employees: directs and supervises work activities, monitors performance, collaborates with HR to screen, interview and hire candidates, administers disciplinary actions, recommends performance improvement actions and compensation decisions, and promotes a cooperative environment in line with Simmons values. Participates as a member of the team: contributes to development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices; attends team meetings; fosters cohesion on major issues and resolves gaps proactively. Performs other duties as necessary to support business objectives. Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives Familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with these systems, considers the impact of individual actions on the systems, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas. Physical Activities Enter and locate information on a computer; visually verify information in small print; communicate with customers, vendors or employees via telephone, in person and/or electronic mail; present information to small or large groups; work in various temperatures; move around a manufacturing environment and surrounding property including climbing stairs; travel by car or plane to various work locations; lift up to 50 lbs. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) As required by facility. Travel Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites. Technical Experience Minimum 5 years in maintenance plus 2 years manager level experience. Demonstrates and shares knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical safety and preventative maintenance programs. Computer skills include a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Industry Experience Preference for leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment or other applicable experience. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering and/or 4 years related maintenance experience. Preferred Education N/A Competencies Organizing: marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done, orchestrate multiple activities, use resources efficiently, arrange information in an effective manner. Creativity: generate new and unique ideas, make connections among unrelated notions, valued as original and value‑added in brainstorming. Process Management: figure out necessary processes, organize people and activities, separate and combine tasks, measure and optimize workflow, seek synergy and integration, simplify complex processes, get more out of fewer resources. Listening: practice attentive and active listening, have patience to hear people out, accurately restate opinions of others even when disagreeing. Innovation Management: bring creative ideas to market, judge which ideas will work, manage the creative process of others, facilitate effective brainstorming, project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr