Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance of our automated material handling system in a warehouse environment. This person will lead, mentor, and coach the site maintenance team and provide support to the Site Manager in the day-to-day operations of the system. This is a hands-on position that requires a commitment to be present with his/her team and be available as the subject matter expert to lead the repair and preventive maintenance routines.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Managing a multifaceted department of employees working day and night shifts, 7 days a week

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead a team of electro-mechanical technicians in the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of an advanced warehouse automated material handling system
• Directly manage team leads, promote a sense of innovation, commitment, and success in all maintenance team activities through people-centric coaching, mentoring, and development
• Ensure the proper review of system condition through constant evaluation and analysis of system performance in conjunction with the continuous improvement team
• Work on the floor with the team to ensure correct process and procedures are adhered to
• Build and lead the execution of efficient preventive maintenance schedules to minimize operational impact and ensure production targets are met or exceeded
• Maintain an effective schedule of maintenance labor within our CMMS program
• Analyze work order data for quality and standard adherence. Take corrective action to maintain the integrity of the CMMS data.
• Direct the activity of the spare parts coordinator to ensure the necessary inventory to guarantee system performance and the timely resolution of breakdowns
• Drive compliance in the fields of safety, human resources policy, and general best practices
• Support the Site Manager in the overall leadership of the local team and serve as a proxy in his absence with colleagues, the customer and internal senior management
• Maintain a document and training library accurate and effective information
• Ability to track and maintain the system fault rate (Fault / 1000 cases / 100 pallets)
• Track KPIs and act when KPI scores are not in compliance
• Respond appropriately to system outages
• Partner with Operations to ensure system productivity is achieved daily

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Management of teams, with a total of more than 40 colleagues working in shift patterns
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of OSHA / NFPA safety guidelines
• Excellent mechanical maintenance and repair skills
• Knowledge of wiring diagrams and electrical measuring a plus
• Familiarity and/or experience with:
  • electrics/mechanics in drive technology (motors/gears)
  • control technology (servo drives/inverters)
  • 3 Phase 480v, DC and 24v control
  • Basic PLC logic know how
  • Basic DCS networking
  • Metal fabrication skills
  • Shop tool knowledge
  • Power tool knowledge
• Ability to ensure quality maintenance is performed
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Excellent PC skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Extensive knowledge of CMMS programs and maintenance planning software
• Project planning skills

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the following:
  • Management of service and maintenance in production environments that utilize a range of mechanical automation and material handling equipment as well as electrical systems and PLCs
  • Management experience in an industrial environment with production or manufacturing equipment
  • CMRP or relevant project planning certification a plus
• Previous experience with material handling automation in an automated warehouse a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous walking, climbing and standing
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work at heights of up 115 feet
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 115°F to -15°F
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed for training, projects, and leadership meetings
• Ability to work as necessary to support site operations/maintenance requirements

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