Maintenance Manager(Direct Hire)

Maintenance Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Organize and supervise the daily maintenance function for the plant including equipment, tools, facilities and grounds while controlling related maintenance and labor costs Coordinates with the plant manager, plant supervisors and other employees as needed Ensures working order of equipment and tools through preventative maintenance to achieve efficient and safe production levels while eliminating unnecessary downtime Leads, schedules, and evaluates assigned maintenance and janitorial work. Fosters positive working relationships and responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints and other employee matters Designs, implements and manages a preventative maintenance program for all mechanical equipment and tools Oversees including documentation, installations, maintaining, repairs, adjustments, troubleshooting and inspection of equipment and tools Continuous improvement initiatives to streamline product flow and improve efficiencies Maintains knowledge of current trends in the field and maintains appropriate licensure or certifications Qualifications: Excellent knowledge of mechanical equipment, preventative maintenance, overhauling and trouble shooting skills Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree 3-5 Years related experience Experience in lean, six sigma and kaizan Strong communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization Technical background including: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic Project Management experience Leadership experience, unionized environment an asset Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and scheduling Proficiency with computers Availability for afternoon shift Travel to USA for training All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.