Maintenance Manager

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Job Summary

Located in Franklin Park, IL, this Maintenance Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to lead plant maintenance efforts with a hands-on approach. The role ensures the smooth functioning of the company's operations by maintaining and repairing the facility and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the General Manager to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental operating and construction permits.
• Promote a safe working environment by adhering to plant safety guidelines and leading by example.
• Lead, manage, and train staff to develop a well-rounded maintenance team.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
• Provide feedback and discipline to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure the department is staffed with personnel possessing proper skills and education.
• Maintain 24/7 availability by phone and report in person as needed to minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely.
• Ensure the department is equipped with proper tools and that housekeeping standards are met.
• Oversee and approve installation and repair activities by maintenance team members.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance program to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifecycle.
• Ensure operational efficiency through timely inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Generate weekly planned maintenance work orders, track status, and compliance.
• Work with the General Manager to plan outages, installations, and events to meet production and cost expectations.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and ensure parts availability.
• Organize and maintain all technical documents and manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Ensure completion of environmental preventative maintenance.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for maintenance work as needed.
• Attend routine management meetings to promote continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and assignments as necessary to support the team.
• Maintain daily safety-conscious work efforts and notify management of any work-related injuries, safety concerns, or near-miss incidents.
• Adapt to changing business needs, schedules, and deadlines, and perform other essential duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and initiatives.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations and health, safety, and security procedures.
• Adhere to company policies and laws relating to employment, promoting a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Competencies/Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance terminology and practices.
• Advanced understanding of industrial electronics, programmable logic controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics.
• Effective communication and personnel management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and personally assist with tasks as needed.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in an industrial setting.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn applicable company systems.
• Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Independent thinking and sound judgment with proven problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including interaction with team members and managers/supervisors.
• Excellent time management with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Work Experience

• Associate degree in a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance management manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a maintenance team with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
• Desired: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing plant environment with dirt, dust, and temperature fluctuations based on seasonal conditions with minimal fans and heaters.
• Large machinery with moving parts, forklift traffic, and material storage.
• Regularly required to communicate effectively; ability to walk, stand for long periods, climb ladders/scaffolds, and traverse uneven terrain during site inspections.
• Often lift/carry up to 50 lbs., work in extreme temperatures or confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety toe boots/shoes, and a respirator.