Maintenance Manager

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At Unimacts, we pride ourselves on having "industrial business athletes" who excel in various roles. We're looking for a Maintenance Manager who can lead and actively contribute to the growth of our US plant and local supply chain capabilities. If you're a hands-on leader ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

·        Safety and Compliance: Ensure all safety and environmental standards are met, execute maintenance repairs in line with safety procedures (e.g., lockout tag out), and ensure staff are properly trained and certified.

·        OSHA Compliance: Adhere to OSHA Safety and Health rules.

·        Employee Relations: Foster strong employee relations through coaching, development, problem resolution, and making employment decisions.

·        Preventative Maintenance: Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Total Preventative Maintenance process for our Texas plant and equipment.

·        Goal Management: Develop and manage long-term goals and daily activities for the Maintenance Department.

·        Machinery and Infrastructure: Direct long-term initiatives related to machinery, tooling, and plant infrastructure.

·        Technical Projects: Manage technical projects like new equipment installation and energy conservation.

·        Contract Management: Oversee maintenance sub-contracts for chillers, overhead cranes, air compressors, alarm systems, etc., ensuring safe practices and procedures are followed.

·        Production Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Manager to maximize machine run time.

·        Inventory Management: Monitor and manage the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment.

·        Downtime Tracking: Track machine downtime for preventative and reactive maintenance.

·        Policy Adherence: Maintain adherence to company policies and Unimacts’ Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost principles.

·        Team Leadership: Lead the Maintenance Team in a lean operations environment, promoting cross-functional teamwork and contribution.

Requirements and Skills:

·        Leadership and Problem-Solving: Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, organizational and planning abilities, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Technical Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of plant and equipment electrical and mechanical operating principles and control systems.

·        Safety Expertise: Strong safety and environmental knowledge.

·        Maintenance Programs: Proven expertise in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) programs.

·        Contract Negotiation: Strong experience executing cost-effective corporate contracts and negotiations.

·        Emergency Handling: Ability to handle multiple priorities and react quickly to emergency situations.

·        Technical Proficiency: Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Quality Management software.

·        Communication: Excellent communication skills, bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

·        Urgency and Drive: Sense of urgency and drive to respond to problems and minimize manufacturing disruptions.

Requirements

·        Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or related work experience.

·        Management Experience: Five years of plant/general management experience in a manufacturing durable setting.

·        Maintenance Management: Seven to ten years of maintenance management experience with a solid track record of predictive/preventative maintenance in industrial manufacturing facility.

·        Managerial Role: Five years of experience in a managerial role.

·        Industry Experience: Steel Tube mill experience and experience in the Steel Industry preferred.

·        Financial Knowledge: Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.

·        Technical Skills: Proven experience in drill and machining operations, PLC programming preferred.

·        Lean Manufacturing: Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement preferred.

·        Certifications: Six Sigma certification and experience with quality control systems (e.g., ISO9001) are a plus.

Join us at Unimacts and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of industrial business with innovation and excellence! Apply now to take your career to the next level.