What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at The Executive Group?
This company is a recognized leader in the North American wood products industry, is searching for a Maintenance Manager to support our state-of-the-art lumber facility in Alabama. This is a key leadership position in the plants Maintenance and Engineering Department and reports directly to the Mill Manager.
This position is located in a quaint town. The surrounding area is perfect for anyone who enjoys living in a personal, tight-knit community - with the advantages of close proximity to outdoor recreational activities, shopping, dining and collegiate activities.
Key Functions
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Develop and manage all maintenance activities, with the safety of associates being the highest priorit
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Lead preventive & predictive maintenance/process reliability
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Drive improvement of key performance indicators, continuous improvement of maintenance functions, and department budget cost effectiveness
- Facilitate the development and training of associates including coaching, mentoring and development
- Participate and/or lead initiatives for capital project
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Assure purchasing functions follow established policies and procedures
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Lead in supporting, maintaining, and improving processes associated with the computerized maintenance management system for process reliability
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Identify safety, environmental, quality and production issues
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Collaborate with the production team to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and reduce waste
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
- At least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in an industrial environment
- A passion for safety and exceptional leadership capability in improving safety performance
- Knowledgeable in the areas of electrical, mechanical and PLC programming
- Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methods
- Knowledge of business and financial concepts
- Demonstrated success in managing capital projects
- Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals
- Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to raise performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with all associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Proven track record as a leader, demonstrating positive influence and accomplishments in influencing safety, environmental, quality, productivity and people development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows-based programs and internet skills
- Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions require
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, or related field
- Wood Products maintenance experience