Job Summary: The Plant Maintenance Manager is responsible for overall maintenance, repair and replacement of plant manufacturing equipment and the overall facility itself. This role is also responsible for preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of process control systems across the plant.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibility.

Duties/Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.

Conduct regular inspections of machines and equipment to identify and address wear, malfunctions, and other issues that may impact production efficiency.

Coordinate and perform repairs, retrofits, and upgrades equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks to align with production schedules, minimizing downtime and disruption.

Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.

Ensure the maintenance of an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables.

Evaluate and recommend equipment enhancements or replacements to improve efficiency and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and performance metrics.

Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement based on data analysis.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.

Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Exceptional leadership and proven team building skills.

Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience: Associate degree required.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field preferred.

At least 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Manager in a similar manufacturing setting.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Knowledge of safety regulations.

Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and MS Office applications required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands to touch, handle, and feel objects, and use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system). Vision abilities required are close, peripheral, and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential job functions. Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating, mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock. The noise level is moderate. PI3d898d184cb9-26289-37330412