Maintenance Manager

1. Develops and manages a proactive approach to plant maintenance by evaluating and improving Preventive Maintenance program processes and procedures. 2. Ensures the preventive maintenance program provides adequate service coverage for each piece of equipment to minimize or eliminate unplanned equipment down time. 3. Ensures the equipment has the most up to date control and drive systems 4. Evaluates and determines root cause for unplanned equipment downtime and ensures corrective action is taken to remedy the immediate issue and long term preventive action addresses systemic issues. 5. Ensures the department manning levels are adequate to provide maintenance inspection, repair and continual improvement. 6. Works with production departments to engage the operators in daily and weekly preventive maintenance. 7. Researches and implements techniques used to predict machine failures and incorporate those techniques into the standard operating procedures. 8. Ensures safety of staff, as well as all employees, is a top priority at all times. 9. Ensures all new equipment is incorporated into PR program. Works with facility management to understand the long range capital plans. 10. Manages staff of Supervisors and technicians in a 24/7 operation and continually improves their skill level and effectiveness. 11. Performs other duties, as assigned. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education and experience Experience: 6-8 years of experience in a maintenance leadership role in a capital intensive operation Communication: Strong communication skills to receive and convey information, much of it technical in nature Administration: Proficient in MS Office applications Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work priorities and planning Interpersonal Relations: Build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of people Leadership: Strong leadership and employee development skills Experience establishing and improving SOPs that drive process Self-starter with the ability to work independently and relentlessly pursue improvements Analytical and Conceptual: Use logic and appropriate methods to solve problems with effective solutions Strong analytical and statistical skill Special Skills: Experience with CMMS systems Strong experience using lean to continually improve the operation Dependability - Must be able to maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct. Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required Benefits - Full Bonus Eligible - Yes Candidate Details 7+ to 10 years experience Management Experience Required - Yes Minimum Education - Associate's Degree Willingness to Travel - Occasionally Additional Details Location: Greenville Industry: Automotive Job Category: Manufacturing - Plant Management Qualifications Skills and Certifications Lean Manufacturing experience experience with CMMS systems continuous improvement experience experience working in a union environment Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc #J-18808-Ljbffr