About Our Company - Prospiant represents the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and is the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers.
Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success. Our customers rely on our expertise to succeed in these markets:
- Produce — growers of fruits and vegetables located closer to grocery retailers and restaurants they supply
- Commercial — growers of flowers and plants as well as greenhouses for educational, research and institutional organizations and retail businesses
We are trusted AgTech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce and commercial markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.
- Make It Better - Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
- Make It Right - Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
- Make It Together - Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
- Make An Impact - Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American AgTech, Residential, and Infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com
Position Summary:
Responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance tasks performed on facilities, offices, and equipment. Maintains production and office equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Effectively utilizes an outsourcing network as required to meet organizational requirements. Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures. Oversees mechanics/technicians who repair and maintain equipment. Administers training programs to ensure proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures. Maintains inventory of spare parts. Typically requires technical training (see technical skills below) and six years of experience, including supervision.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Works with outside contractors as required to provide facility and equipment maintenance.
- Negotiate buying, selling, and trade- in values of new and old equipment.
- Engage with outside vendors for outsourcing of production when equipment is down for an extended period of time.
- Develops an outsource network and knowing when to outsource are key requirements of this position- i.e., Equipment and office repairs.
- Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
- Directs employees and/or contractors engaged in maintaining and repairing building utility systems, such as electrical wiring and controls, heating and ventilating systems, boilers, air compressors etc.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.
- Develops, optimizes & implements equipment uptime and preventative maintenance plans.
- Supports and executes process improvement projects.
- Leads the team by enforcing and engaging in safety practices, PPE compliance, and other employment policies for employees and outside contractors.
- Supervises workers (internal and external) engaged in installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical and facility equipment.
- Leverages maintenance software or other means of scheduling to prepare work schedules and assign work to subordinates, manage maintenance inventory and requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Works closely with production to communicate equipment status and schedule services and/or repairs.
- Work closely with Prospiant safety team to ensure compliance for all safety initiatives around machines and equipment.
- Create playbooks/ SOP’s around tribal knowledge of repair processes that needs to be documented.
- Lead all 5 why, root cause, and corrective action initiatives regarding missed shipments from down machines.
- Performs other activities in addition to the above as assigned by leadership
- Manage and lead a team of maintenance techs.
- Create a dashboard around key performance indicators around equipment uptime, down equipment, weekly downtime, and preventative maintenance compliance.
- Provide guidance and conduct regular performance evaluations to ensure a high-performing and motivated workforce.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, promoting professional development opportunities for employees.
- Ensure proper usage of ERP systems, including Epicor and Maintain X.
- Ensure 5S standards in your areas are kept and maintained.
Position Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Facilities
- 5+ Years in facility and equipment maintenance
- 3+ Years of management experience
- Electric Controls Knowledge
- Administrative: Epicor, MS Office, Maintenance software
- Hydraulic and Pneumatics knowledge (pump, controls, system, valvin
Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.