Maintenance Manager

Job Description Job Summary The Maintenance Manager is responsible for assuring that the facility and production equipment are properly maintained and designed to safely perform specified tasks in a cost‑effective manner. The role requires working hours from 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday with "On Call" 24‑hour availability, and may include overtime and variable shifts. Travel for training or plant observations may be necessary. Duties and Responsibilities Identification, justification, and execution of capital projects. Monitoring machine functioning, including repair/downtime history, and planning and executing preventive maintenance activities. Maintaining stock room inventory to reflect parts needs in a cost‑effective manner. Direct supervision of professional engineers, technicians, department supervisors, and clerical personnel; indirect supervision of hourly maintenance craftsmen (electricians, millwrights) and maintenance contractors onsite. Maintaining the physical facility to serve its intended use safely and cost‑effectively, ensuring equipment meets regulatory safety requirements (e.g., Cal/OSHA, NFPA) and monitoring discharges to keep permits in force and emissions within limits. Interface with other plant departments to identify, justify, and execute projects that improve safety, reduce manufacturing costs, and enhance production and repair of equipment breakdowns. Co‑ordinate with company groups (e.g., R & D, Central Engineering) to complete projects targeting productivity improvements. Develop departmental budget needs, justify expenditures, and maintain costs within budget. Coordinate project activity, including equipment design and introduction, with project engineers and plant SES (Safety, Environment & Security Supervisor), waste management, pollution control, and administrative requirements. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Prior experience in maintenance areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler. Knowledge of measuring gauges (tape measures, calipers). Prior forklift and scissor lift operation experience. Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel). Experience with an ERP system such as SAP and Ladder Logic preferred. Effective written and oral communication and problem‑solving skills. Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and schematics. Experience implementing and maintaining preventive maintenance and work order schedules. Ability to work under pressure and complete assigned tasks in stressful conditions. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Natural Science (Physics), Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Marketing, or Accounting. Five to seven (5‑7) years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing engineering and maintenance environment. Two to four (2‑4) years of experience in maintenance leadership. Background in the chemical industry or similar industrial experience. Working Conditions Fast‑paced manufacturing environment with exposure to ambient and outside temperatures, dust, mechanical parts, pinch points, and increased noise levels. Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical, and chemical substances or equipment. Required work in confined spaces. Physical Requirements Lifting or carrying: 1‑10 lbs, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑40 lbs, 41‑50 lbs, 51 lbs or more. Pushing or pulling: 1‑40 lbs, 41‑50 lbs, 51 lbs or more. Bending or stooping. Reaching above shoulder level. Driving automatic equipment vehicles. Operating machinery or power tools. Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.). Walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods. Working in extreme temperatures. Repetitive motion, including wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Vision, hearing, and dexterity requirements typical of maintenance work. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used Eye and hearing protection required at all times on the production line. Safety toe shoes (steel/composite). Flame‑resistant maintenance uniform. Other PPE as defined by management within assigned duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr