Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager oversees daily activities of the maintenance staff including mechanics and electricians, supports all production/facility equipment and teams, expands and executes the preventative maintenance program, coordinates corrective maintenance activities, procures and maintains plant critical spares, and maintains the facility in top condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages hourly maintenance staff of mechanics and electricians across three shifts, ensuring safe work and GMP practices (where applicable) are being followed.

• Schedules preventative and corrective maintenance activities according to plant needs and production schedule/downtime windows.

• Collaborates with and provides guidance to production department to improve uptime on manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Refines and expands existing preventative maintenance program, collaborating with vendors and OEMs as necessary to ensure plant systems are kept in optimal condition.

• Identifies critical spare parts for production equipment, and creates and maintains a spare parts inventory system for tracking of in house stock levels.

• Maintains maintenance logs on all plant equipment and creates digital library of equipment manuals/documentation.

• Plans plant shutdowns for major periodic maintenance activities, and coordinates scheduling with stakeholder departments.

• Develops training program and SOPs for maintenance staff in critical service tasks, safe work practices, proper operation of shop equipment, etc.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years related experience in industrial maintenance management or equivalent. 

• Work experience in the plastics industry (specifically molding and extrusion) preferred.

• Knowledge of plumbing, piping, basic electrical, carpentry, and industrial maintenance. 

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing 

priorities with enthusiasm. 

• Good computer skills, ability to create spreadsheets in Excel, prepare emails and memos using Word and email, and conduct internet research. 

• Strong safety knowledge and ability to follow any and all safety requirements. 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Exceptional problem-solving ability and time/workflow management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY 

This position has direct supervision over all hourly maintenance mechanics and electricians.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  This position is required to work in a manufacturing warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and ear protection is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand for long periods of time and engage in climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, day shift position.  Occasional flexibility of work hours required as necessary.

TRAVEL
 No travel is expected for this position.

*Newlight Technologies Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.