Maintenance Manager
Job Description
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Salary:$115k-$130k/yr .based on experience.
- Manage the implementation and execution of tools and methodology related to autonomous, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
- Provide direction to the maintenance department and lead a team of 12 maintenance technicians, with a focus on preventative and corrective maintenance of process, facility, and auxiliary equipment.
- Assign resources required to solve unsafe conditions and safely maintain equipment.
- Execute high-quality standards and continuous improvement efforts focused on minimizing costs and maximizing productivity.
- Establish and maintain a strong manufacturing customer focus throughout the department and in support of plant-wide operations.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with operations customers and suppliers.
- Develop and maintain an atmosphere of trust and business awareness within the maintenance and operations departments.
- Establish a skilled and competent workforce focusing on team building and group problem-solving.
- Provide repairs and preventative support to operations departments in a timely and efficient manner, with consideration of life-cycle costs and minimizing bottlenecks.
- Establish operating indicators (metrics) to measure departmental performance and communicate results to upper management, critical customers, and employees.
- Pursue stretch goals to improve key performance indicators and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Participate in capital planning, implementation, and new process development.
- Provide strong leadership in personnel safety by setting high standards to ensure maintenance efforts do not put employees at risk.
- Promote workplace safety through weekly shift safety meetings, area safety audits, and safety Gemba walks.
- 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or Manager in a manufacturing environment required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a Technical field preferred.
- Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Solid understanding of demand management techniques.
- Experience with good manufacturing practices and team development.
- Supervision, lean, and ISO experience a plus, with plastics industry experience preferred.
- Additional education in quality, safety, mechanical, or electrical areas preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.