Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Oversee the installation, repairs, and improvements of the production lines, plant equipment and the building.

Hourly wage $30-35/hour Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

• Plant Maintenance:
  Directing daily maintenance activities, including both reactive (emergency repairs) and proactive (preventive maintenance) tasks.
• Team Leadership:
  Hire, train, supervise, and mentor maintenance staff to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient repairs.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety (e.g., OSHA), environmental regulations and building codes.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Diagnosing complex mechanical or electrical malfunctions and coordinating major machine repairs.
• Budget & Spare Parts:
  Plan and manage the maintenance budget, including ordering parts, tools, and supplies, and optimizing maintenance costs. Keep an organized inventory of critical spare parts.
• Contractor Oversight:
  Coordinating external contractors and negotiating contracts with external vendors for building maintenance.
• Reporting & Coordination:
  Reports to the Plant Manager. Must communicate clearly and coordinate with the production supervisors to schedule repairs on equipment.

• Education:
  
  Relevant technical degree or a degree in Engineering/Facility Management.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years in maintenance or engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Must be familiar with mixers, extruders and cryogenic grinding.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of industrial electrical/mechanical systems and facility maintenance.
• Hard
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and ability to manage a diverse team and collaborate with other departments.