Maintenance Manager

Job Posting:
Maintenance Manager

Complete Logistical Services is excited to announce a job opening for a Maintenance Manager. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join our team at our facility in Jefferson, LA. This position is a direct hire, full-time opportunity, focusing on maintaining and enhancing our operational efficiencies and safety. This role is instrumental in ensuring our machinery and physical plant are kept in peak condition to support the continuity and quality of production.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for a wide range of duties including the maintenance, service, and troubleshooting of equipment and site property. It demands a proactive approach in managing the repair and maintenance schedules to prevent downtime and extend the life of equipment. Please be aware, this is not a remote job, and the successful candidate will be required to work onsite.

• Address and prioritize any safety concerns that arise, ensuring quick resolution to maintain a safe work environment.
• Actively look for unsafe work areas or practices and correct these issues through personal action or by directing team members.
• Coach and train subordinates in safe and efficient work practices.
• Develop new procedures or update existing procedures to improve safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Manage maintenance team members and subcontractors effectively using a structured project list, handle emergency calls, and carry out regular preventive maintenance activities.
• Read and understand technical manuals related to equipment and controls.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, or replace malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Adjust and calibrate machinery to optimal operating conditions.
• Maintain operational condition of industrial production or processing equipment.
• Engage in and manage continuous improvement projects to enhance production efficiency.
• Provide necessary support and supervision to assigned production lines.
• Communicate effectively with Production Operators and Line Leaders about line issues and improvements.
• Train, assist, and evaluate the skill progression of Maintenance Technicians.
• Manage and order spare parts through the Facilities Clerk to maintain a suitable inventory.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects aimed at equipment and process optimization.

• Organized with attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of maintenance and safety are prioritized.
• Must be an effective communicator, able to convey information clearly and listen to team members’ needs in a constructive manner.
• Value teamwork and possess the ability to lead and inspire a team towards achieving maintenance and safety goals.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, according to production schedules and emergent needs.
• Technical proficiency in electric, pneumatics, mechanical, and hydraulics.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a maintenance department.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues swiftly and efficiently.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently, with a proactive approach to completing tasks and resolving issues.
• Understanding of inventory management and the importance of spare parts availability in reducing downtime.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and their practical application in a manufacturing setting.
• Relevant certifications in maintenance management, engineering, or related fields are preferred.