MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Job Description:

Manage the maintenance activities through the implementation of a preventative maintenance program and an ongoing maintenance repair for equipment, facilities, and vehicles that support the most efficient manufacturing operation possible. Compiles and maintains records on reporting personnel for compensation and performance evaluation purposes.

• Plans and implements effective procedures and policies for the maintenance department to ensure that all equipment, facilities, and utilities are in an acceptable state of repair. Administers plant preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinates with vendors, suppliers, and contractors the installation of new equipment or equipment processes.
• Establishes, with direction from the Operations Director, priorities of all maintenance activities through a work order procedure.
• Supervises all daily activities of the Maintenance Department through subordinates to ensure completion of assigned projects that will minimize machine downtime.
• Monitors completion of maintenance projects to ensure that safety and quality standards are met.
• Approves all requisitions relating to new and replacement parts, supplies, machinery, and equipment for the Maintenance Department.
• Provides technical knowledge and expertise to solve problems of a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic/pneumatic nature.
• Provides instruction, guiding and direction to new employees having performance or procedural difficulties.
• Participates in administrative and technical programs such as cost reduction, process improvements, communication, and employee training.
• Identifies employees for consideration for promotion and/or training. Handles or refers employee grievances, benefit problems, or other personnel problems to the appropriate staff.
• Participates in development of departmental and plant maintenance budgets and monitors performances to ensure costs are within guidelines.
• Supports the company Vision Process through active participation. Responsible for identifying problems and finding solutions for same; works to implement changes.

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 7 years of working experience in maintenance functions.
• Good command of English.
• Computer literacy
• Experience of CNC Lathe, CNC Milling Machine with Fanuc or Mitsubishi PLC Control.
• Knowledge in Pneumatic and hydraulic system
• Plant utilities and facilities system
• Must have knowledge of quality control and production techniques, equipment, tooling, and processes.