Maintenance Manager

Maintenance and Facilities Manager (Direct Hire)

* relocation support available for candidates that are not local

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance and Facilities Manager with the drive to get a new company up and running. This position requires a high degree of organization and autonomy, a can-do attitude and a solution-oriented mindset. This is a dual-role involving full spectrum maintenance (manufacturing environment highly automated) and facilities responsibilities. Our ideal candidate is proactive, a self-starter with intrinsic motivation to lead a team, streamline administrative procedures and cultivate a relaxed but hard-working and highly productive company culture.

• Maximize equipment uptime while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Create, plan, and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs on all equipment
• Update Preventive Maintenance plans based on data analysis of failures
• Work directly with machine operators and production manager to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shifts/production
• Propose and monitor all necessary machinery and equipment adjustments and performs all tasks and duties necessary for efficient start-ups, daily operations, change-over and shut-downs
• Work with other departments on root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to help drive efficiency and yield
• Manage and optimize spare parts inventory
• Assist in the installation of new machinery
• Identify, implement, and document maintenance and reliability best practices
• Provide training and continuous development for all maintenance personnel
• Monitor and control department budgets
• Maintain and own CMMS system.
• Manage relations with equipment manufacturers for maintenance purposes
• Manage contractors on site working on equipment
• Manage security and building maintenance
• Provide site support
• Coordinate routine building maintenance and repairs
• Schedule renovations
• Manage waste disposal
• Responsible for ad hoc building projects
• Manage all site inspections
• Manage facility vendors
• Own regulatory inspections on facilities

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Business-Related Field, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Maintenance (industrial manufacturing site)
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving
• Proven history of vendor management and ability to control costs