Manager, Maintenance

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Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Manager, Maintenance

Location: Conyers, GA

We are looking for a Manager, Maintenance who will be responsible for leading maintenance staff to keep equipment and facilities in running order including electrical, plumbing and machinery. Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program designed to reduce equipment down time. Additional duties and projects might be required to execute the above and other duties assigned.

• Partner with OEMs to establish and sustain manufacturer-recommended PM programs, spare parts strategies, and equipment uptime targets.
• Support commissioning, ramp-up, and stabilization of newly installed manufacturing equipment.
• Develop technical capability of maintenance technicians supporting CNC, hydraulic, and servo-driven equipment.
• Own critical spare parts strategy for high-risk production equipment.
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop maintenance staff so repair and service activities are completed accurately, safely and on time.
• Plan, direct, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance and repair activities so that the organizations buildings, facilities machinery equipment operate reliably.
• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage maintenance activities to rectify breakdowns and malfunctions and minimize business disruptions.
• Develop and implement with care maintenance procedures
• Monitor the cost effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve timeliness reliability, and safety standards.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new maintenance equipment in tools to enhance capabilities of the maintenance team.
• Evaluate, select and manage relationships with contractors to minimize costs and ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Coordinate with managers across the organization to plan and execute scheduled maintenance activities in support of operations.
• Prepare work orders and monitor the progress of work against estimates.
• Develop a stable, high-performing team.
• Work under tight deadlines to help maintain a smooth flow of operations.
• Sponsor and lead process improvement/optimization efforts and ensure sustainment of completed initiatives.
• Escalate issues to Department and Senior Management as required in an effective and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or related field
• 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Manager

• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification a plus.
• English and Metric System - e.g., units and measurements: length, time, fractions and decimal.
• Business math, Statistical Process Control
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook; basic skills in PowerPoint and Explorer
• Knowledge of maintenance software
• Knowledge of MRP system, AS 400 system and/or Oracle a plus.

• Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Data analysis and problem solving
• Manufacturing/production planning/optimization experience preferred
• Technologically inclined: ability to quickly pick up and learn new optimization and computer software
• Organized
• Ability to manage time properly
• Self-starter
• Fast learner
  
  Critical thinking and sound decision making
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Track record of success in complex, custom manufacturing environment
• Able to set goals and meet them

• Regularly required to walk, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Gross manual dexterity (operate a motor vehicle) is also required.
• Ability to reach with arms and hands; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl as well as the ability to see and hear.
• Able to work night shifts and on weekends when required.
• General office environment
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move about in office, warehouse and manufacturing facilities.
• Requires…