Maintenance Manager

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Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

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At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Family Culture
  - We treat our team like family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  - We'llassistwith continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement
• Potential Relocation Packages

The Maintenance Manager coordinates and supervises maintenance repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance activities for the plant equipment/machinery. This position exercises direct or indirect supervision over all maintenance-related employees. The position oversees the site of capital expenditures at the plant level and has significant involvement in the preparation and control of plant budgets.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Maintenance Department.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other department management regarding maintenance projects and priorities.
• Reviews, plans, schedules and supervises all maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance activities for the plant.
• Develops and executes major shutdown schedules, real-time updates, and post-shutdown critiques.
• Oversees all aspects of the maintenance department.
• Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.
• Obtains, coordinates, and supervises the work of contractors for specified repairs.
• Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities.
• Supports and actively participates in plant safety and environmental programs.
• Coordinates with plant management on priorities and schedules for plant projects.
• Works with Planner to review, plan schedule and supervise all maintenance repair and preventive/predictive maintenance activities for the plant.
• Investigates and resolve unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects.
• Specifies engineering data and solicits competitive pricing on the purchase of major equipment and parts
• Coordinates with storeroom personnel concerning the number of supplies and parts needed for maintenance activities.
• Works with Planner to compile records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management.
• Ensures that maintenance personnel complies with plant and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety rules and regulations.
• Assists in developing the annual budget, implementing the approved budget, preparing maintenance budget and capital project documentation
• Ensures proper training is conducted for new department employees and existing employees as needed.
• Conducts meetings for supervisors and department heads to set maintenance priorities and environmental issues.
• Collaborates with Plant Manager to discuss goals, strategic planning, etc., and ensures that these directives are achieved.
• Performs daily surveillance of operations by conducting plant inspections and discussing maintenance requirements with supervisors.
• Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards. Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents.
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