Maintenance Director

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for leading a team of maintenance professionals to ensure the optimal performance of equipment and facilities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of implementing lean policies, continuous improvement initiatives, and preventive maintenance programs to increase machine uptime and improve efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes, supports, and implements lean policies, concepts, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Manages maintenance technicians on multiple shifts, directing workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repairs.
• Manages maintenance budget by planning, developing, and implementing new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of equipment, labor, and materials.
• Develops and manages the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program to include an autonomous maintenance program and a predictive maintenance program. Regularly provides status reports on TPM activities while identifying issues and providing recommendations to address roadblocks and areas of opportunity.
• Trains and develops team members to safely perform their jobs and appreciate the value of 100% safety engagement.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies, including management of all regulatory permits needed to run the DeKalb facility.
• Drives the company standards within the plant and serves as a change agent for continuous improvement throughout the operation.
• Completes special projects as assigned, including justification and implementation of capital equipment and upgrades.
• Recommends and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinates with all cross-functional teams to develop and improve autonomous, preventative, predictive, and reliability maintenance programs.
• Coordinates and supervises all facility contractors and outsourced maintenance work.
• Develops a cross-training matrix for all maintenance associates and equipment.
• Identifies and promotes continuing education/training opportunities for the team.
• Possesses Class K certification or ability to earn certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or relevant education/experience/training in field.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance and TPM experience.
• 5+ years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude.
• Strong ability to work in self-directed, fast-paced matrix-based professional environment.