Instruct, train, and coach maintenance personnel in all aspects of the job, including the proper maintenance techniques, safety requirements, and plant operations. Performs maintenance, installations, and repairs of equipment and building support systems that are necessary to the operation of the plant and offices at the facility. Provides direct supervision for hourly employees within their department.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Accountable for maintaining the department’s annual budget, ongoing PO processing, and vendor approval.
- Works with the other divisions as necessary to ensure full maintenance training and support throughout the company.
- Accountable for all OSHA-required safety training and administration within the department.
- Works closely with outside vendors to ensure issues are resolved immediately.
- Works on job duties and assignments as they relate to maintenance, repair, installing, fabricating, adjusting, troubleshooting, and any other maintenance duties as needed.
- Responsible for scheduled preventive maintenance checks.
- Responsible for departmental inventory control.
- Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions and operating difficulties.
- Perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations.
- Coordinates start-up and shutdown functions on plant equipment and facilities with Maintenance Technicians.
- Respond to emergency calls as needed.
- Works consistently to resolve cited safety issues promptly.
- Responsible for maintaining departmental documentation as required.
- Working safely at all times in compliance with OSHA safety and EPA regulations.
- Adheres to all Quality System procedures and work instructions.
- Supervises develops and coaches direct reports in all aspects of the job, including the proper techniques, work instructions, production methods, quality assurance, and plant operation.
- Maintains strong relationships with employees including continuous communication and performance feedback to recognize contributions and address performance gaps.
- Responsible for the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/goals in collaboration with other internal departments.
- Promotes communication and teamwork with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and good housekeeping throughout the plant.
- Works in conjunction with Human Resources on all personnel issues including performance management and necessary disciplinary actions defined in the Pioneer Metal Finishing handbook.
- Conducts annual and periodic performance reviews in alignment with company processes and timeframes. Includes recommending pay increases within company guidelines.
- Develops job-specific training content and supports on-the-job training programs and ensures compliance for training completion of required programs.
- Ensures workforce adheres to policies of the company handbook.
- Ensures department team understands and delivers on customer expectations, including both internal and external customers.
- Represents the company professionally when always interacting with customers and vendors.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and potential solutions to close the gap.
- Engages team members in implementing process improvements.
- Understands how to elevate large opportunities to key stakeholders within the organization.
- Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.
Work Environment
- Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heaving carts, seasonal high temperature, and humidity levels, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).
- Must be able to wear respiratory protection when required.
- Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. unassisted.
- Potential splash exposure near lines.
- Various chemicals are used in the process.
Education/Qualifications
- A minimum of an associate degree in Electro-Mechanical or another related Mechanical field is preferred, but not necessary.
- Requires broad-based knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing acquired through hands-on training.
- Experience with PLC (Programming Logic Controller) required.
- Experience with VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) required.
- Minimum of two years of work-related and leadership experience required.
- Blueprint and schematic knowledge required.
- Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely, creative manner.
- Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
- ISO certification experience preferred.
- Must maintain a “Hands-on” style, willing and capable of taking a lead role in technical problem-solving efforts.
- Keen eye for detail to identify potential issues before they escalate.
- Strong team player and ability to influence positive outcomes.
- Encouraging collaboration and fostering a positive team dynamic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees, vendors, and customers at all levels.