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Maintenance / Facilities Manager

Variety Staffing, Breese, IL, United States


Overall Responsibility and Job Description
Manage all activities related to the maintenance, repair, and operations of plant equipment, building, and related facilities, tooling, and automation hardware and software including the automation network. Responsible for managing any new capital equipment acquisitions and implementation. Manages maintenance staff and oversees equipment repairs, in a union environment. Responsible for all regulatory and environmental facilities permitting, documentation, and maintenance.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, Tool & Die Makers, & Sanitation daily activities (4-8 Employees)

Develop training plan to develop department knowledge and skill base

Oversee parts room clerk to ensure MRO supplies and materials are maintained in the facility

Coordinate with outside contractors any facility or equipment repairs

Solicit bids for equipment or facility repairs

Develop and submit capital project requests related to tooling projects, equipment repair, facility repairs, and other capital as needed by production

Responsible for all equipment and facility preventative maintenance tasks, schedules, and tracking.

Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment to determine repair needs and upgrades. This includes mechanical press problems, programmable controller problems, servo control problems, and forklift issues.

Manage fleet of leased forklifts and other material handling equipment which includes all maintenance activities, price quotations for replacement units and paperwork involved in the leasing process.

Develop yearly department budgets

Responsible for maintaining all MRO budgets within limits.

Required Skills

A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems including VFD Drive, PLC’s etc.

Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and analyze data to identify areas for improvement

Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and manage a team of maintenance professionals

Be a champion for continuous improvement

Experience with coordinating hazardous materials handling and disposal

Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members, vendors, and key stakeholders

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedule

Thorough understanding of equipment safety regulations

Power Press and/or roll forming experience a plus

Educational and Experience Requirements

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing field

5-10 years of manufacturing experience

3-5 years of supervising experience

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