About the Role
The Manufacturing/Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the plant maintenance team focusing on equipment reliability and uptime, facilities/utilities maintenance, and systems support to production.
Key Activities
Design, implement, and maintain preventive as well as predictive maintenance programs.
Support the internal customer in areas such as equipment/line audits, overhauls and equipment conversion, initial runs, etc.
Interact with other members of the Company, Manufacturing, Corporate Technical Center, EH&S to develop strategies, resolve problems and implement solutions.
Keeps up with technological changes such as retrofitting machinery to meet today’s new law and efficiency standards.
Manage, coach, and/or develop plant maintenance employees.
Prepare and administer department budget within established guidelines for maintenance and repair of building and equipment as well as secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.
Drives root cause identification and analysis for maintenance-related failures and identify opportunities to improve.
Maintains appropriate levels of maintenance spare parts under inventory control.
Arranges for, and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed.
Works closely with Operations Management to ensure that production efficiencies are maximized.
Responsible as an on-call contact for high-priority issues and emergencies including; equipment repair, damage control, and assignment of support personnel as needed.
Facilitates and supports EHS programs such as hazardous waste disposal programs.
Leads by example, to instill and enforce a world-class safety and housekeeping culture.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Environmental, Health and Safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of industry codes and standards, specifically NFPA
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing facilities / equipment-related experience
Minimum of 5+ years in a supervisor/leadership position
Experienced in industrial hydraulic and pneumatic principles and their use in mechanical systems
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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