Maintenance Manager

Develops and manages a proactive approach to plant maintenance by evaluating and improving Preventive Maintenance program processes and procedures.Ensures the preventive maintenance program provides adequate service coverage for each piece of equipment to minimize or eliminate unplanned equipment down time.Ensures the equipment has the most up to date control and drive systemsEvaluates and determines root cause for unplanned equipment downtime and ensures corrective action is taken to remedy the immediate issue and long term preventive action addresses systemic issues.Ensures the department manning levels are adequate to provide maintenance inspection, repair and continual improvement.Works with production departments to engage the operators in daily and weekly preventive maintenance.Researches and implements techniques used to predict machine failures and incorporate those techniques into the standard operating procedures.Ensures safety of staff, as well as all employees, is a top priority at all times.Ensures all new equipment is incorporated into PR program. Works with facility management to understand the long range capital plans.Manages staff of Supervisors and technicians in a 24/7 operation and continually improves their skill level and effectiveness.Performs other duties, as assigned.Education:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education and experienceExperience:6-8 years of experience in a maintenance leadership role in a capital intensive operationCommunication:Strong communication skills to receive and convey information, much of it technical in natureAdministration:Proficient in MS Office applicationsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work priorities and planningInterpersonal Relations:Build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of peopleLeadership:Strong leadership and employee development skillsExperience establishing and improving SOPs that drive processSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and relentlessly pursue improvementsAnalytical and Conceptual:Use logic and appropriate methods to solve problems with effective solutionsStrong analytical and statistical skillSpecial Skills:Experience with CMMS systemsStrong experience using lean to continually improve the operationDependability - Must be able to maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct. Must be able to work any shift and overtime as requiredBenefits - FullBonus Eligible - YesCandidate Details7+ to 10 years experienceManagement Experience Required - YesMinimum Education - Associate's DegreeWillingness to Travel - OccasionallyAdditional DetailsLocation: GreenvilleIndustry: AutomotiveJob Category: Manufacturing - Plant ManagementQualificationsSkills and CertificationsLean Manufacturing experienceexperience with CMMS systemscontinuous improvement experienceexperience working in a union environmentAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Direct Staffing IncJ-18808-Ljbffr