Maintenance Manager

Maintenance ManagerThis is a heavy-industrial maintenance leadership role supporting an export grain terminal. The primary function is to ensure optimum performance of the maintenance team, and that all maintenance processes are performed safely and efficiently. Experience with bucket elevators, drag conveyors, belt conveyors, gearboxes, and other bulk handling systems is essential.Primary Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsDevelops cascading departmental goals in support of the site goals, along with individual goals for direct reports. Leads the maintenance staff and sets clear expectations, with reinforcement, for the department supervisors and superintendents.Mentor, coach, and empower team to improve. Encourage contribution from all team members. Lead change and improvement initiatives.Fosters open communication, transactional transparency, and operational discipline within the department and on its reliability processes.Fosters a culture of continuous improvement with the maintenance department and for daily maintenance activities. Works with the Plant Manager and the North America (NAM) Reliability team to eliminate barriers that prevents progress, innovation and improvement within the department.Provides monthly reports on the performance of the department.Understands reliability KPI's, reliability leading and lagging indicators. Lead the plant reliability program via the implementation of reliability best practices, including KPI's monitoring, PM and PdM, RCA, Bad Actor program, Planning and Scheduling, skills assessment and training.Maintains control of the overall Maintenance OPEX and CAPEX budgets.Responds to equipment issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessaryMaintains maintenance records per LDC policy.Oversees the CMMS – work orders, parts inventory, etc.Ensures proper departmental staffing levels and ensures that workers have received the appropriate training for the performance of their particular job duties.Frequently interfaces with the maintenance staff and outside contractors as neededDevelops and maintains a strong network of vendors/contractors that can assist in all aspects of the maintenance of facility.Manages planning and execution of complete or partial plant shutdowns effectively.Leads the safety effort within the maintenance department, and ensures that the maintenance team follows the established LDC safety processes pertaining to maintenance and repairs.Additional Responsibilities FunctionsDevelops and implements an electronic preventative maintenance program to keep elevator equipment functioning at peak efficiencyOversees ordering/acquiring of the necessary parts and materials to support equipment repairs and the coordination of repair efforts with the Elevator SuperintendentDevelops mechanical specifications and details necessary to seek and award the contracting of maintenance work to third parties; Supervises third party contractors performing maintenance repairs within the facilityResponds to human resources – relatedCompany Conformance StatementsPerform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.QualificationsEducation/Professional Certifications/LicensesRequired qualification:Bachelors degree or equivalent experiencePreferred qualification:TWIC credentialCMRPExperienceBasic qualifications:5 years of PROVEN supervisory/management experience in the maintenance of industrial equipment.Must have a strong record of successfully implementing effective preventative maintenance practices and proceduresDirect experience with a union labor forceKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesBasic qualifications:Broad knowledge of maintaining operating equipment/industrial machinery, including preventive maintenance programs, repair techniques and equipment replacement options. Specific knowledge of grain elevator equipment preferred (bucket elevators, drag conveyors, spouting, gearboxes, etc)Familiarity with PM and PdM best practicesUtilization of KPI's to monitor the performance of the reliability programLead the effort around the elimination of repetitive failures by using data and RCA methodologiesAbility to withstand extended periods of walking and standing; Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet.Manage confined space entry, hot work, and working at heights permits/programs.Understanding of lock out/tag out procedure.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict monthly deadlines.Proactively approaches job duties and potential problems.Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.Demonstrate skills of team building and conflict resolutionStrong leadership skillsProficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPointAdditional InformationSafety, Health and Environmental RequirementsThis position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights.Ability to work in confined spaces.Ability to work in a variety of temperatures and potential inclement weather.Ability to move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires bending and lifting.Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as is compliant with policies and procedures.Equipment UsedTypical office equipment: PC, telephone, scannerUse of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when requiredIndustrial machinery and grain elevator operating equipmentUse of electrical tools and testing equipmentWorking ConditionsTime split between office environment, shop, and industrial plant. There may be extended periods of sitting/standing at a computer screen, or walking.Indoor, climate-controlled office setting with extended periods of sitting or walking.Interact closely with personnel in other departments, middle and senior management personnel as well as individuals in other Company locations.Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.Continuous 24/7 plant operation; off-shift call-in requirements when needed.Portions of the day will be spent outside with routine visits to operational areas resulting in exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions.Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids; exposure to high volume of noise.Employee SupervisionThis position supervises a team of approximately three to 10 maintenance personnel, plus other mechanical and electrical contractors as necessary for large projects. This position will also supervise Maintenance Supervisors/planners and/or Maintenance Engineers.Authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & directWhat We OfferWe provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage - 401k with Company Match - Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays - Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that