Maintenance Manager

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Maintenance Managers are responsible for the overall plant maintenance and coordination of activities with other departments in a manner which results in the production of quality product at a cost and schedule consistent with company policies, customer service and plant objectives. The primary duties of a Maintenance Manager incl

• ude:
  
  Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practi
• ces.
  
  Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practi
• ces.
  
  Participates in plant staff, shift and safety meetings, and conducts regular departmental meetings and departmental training based on needs assessm
• ent.
  
  Participates in plant operational planning meeti
• ngs.
  
  Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating co
• sts.
  
  Maintains direct contact with the Engineering department on the latest improvements to plant machinery and systems to more effectively increase manufacturing performance and reduce operating co
• sts.
  
  Investigates and diagnoses causes of breakdowns and develop programs and solutions to reduce/eliminate future occurren
• ces.
  
  Determines and controls maintenance budget to ensure efficient use of funds and reduce/eliminate repetitive purchases by identifying and eliminating root cau
• ses.
  
  Responsible for the selection, training and development of shift personnel to attain department go
• als.
  
  Meets with vendors and plant visit
• ors.
  
  May be responsible for special projects related to other functional ar
• eas.
  0-25% travel may be requi

tionsA bachelor’s degree and/or related maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related maintenance experience is required. A minimum of five years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly prefe

rred.

Maintenance Managers are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the posi

• tion:
  
  Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attend
• ance.
  
  Computer usage and typing skills are essen
• tial.
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external custo
• mers.
  
  Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer ser
• vice.
  
  Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted pract
• ices.
  
  Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and or
• ally.
  
  Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives;…