MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to all maintenance personnel, including the areas of preventative maintenance, task assignments, performance management, attendance/timekeeping, training, position movement, and disciplinary actions.
• Identify troubled machinery and processes then determine the extent of necessary repairs or improvements: repair, refit, or replace.
• Read, maintain, and update maintenance instructions, manuals, electrical prints, mechanical drawings, and maintenance data entry software.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors performing work on-site, including presenting contractor safety before any contract work begins. Prepares specifications on building and equipment requirements for outside bidding.
• Test newly installed machinery and equipment to ensure fulfillment of purchase specifications.
• Work as necessary to keep plant equipment in optimum operating condition to meet plant production schedules.
• Must be on call and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations may be required.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. (Technical degree Mechanical or Electrical Engineering concentration). Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Seven (7) years of leadership/supervisory experience in a maintenance position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of mechanics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatics, HVAC, rubber industry production equipment, internal combustion engines, single and three phase electric motors.
• Proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook). Knowledge of E-Maintenance, CMMS, SAP, and PLCs, preferred.
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to manage, coach and develop Associates.
• Ability to interact well with all personality types in a leadership role.
• Strong cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information.