Assistant Maintenance Manager

Waupaca-Foundr; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Tell City, Indiana seeks an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee all plant maintenance, repairs and upkeep within budget. You will lead skilled trades and ensure access to the best resources, with strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and safety compliance.

The role requires weekend work as needed and reporting to the Maintenance Manager. You will manage projects, vendor relationships, and daily operations to support production.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a maintenance department.
• Experience planning maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge of facilities machinery and equipment.
• Computer savvy with ability to report activity.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Carry out inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Check electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for proper function.
• Plan and oversee repair and installation activities.
• Allocate workload and supervise maintenance staff.
• Assist in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Conduct weekly inter-departmental meetings and interviews.
• Manage projects and budgets for maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Electrical & mechanical

Safety compliance

Budgeting

People management

Education

High school diploma

Technical/vocational or engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

This position is located in Tell City, Indiana

ROLE :

The Assistant Maintenance Manager’s job is to oversee all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the plant. You will be the one to ensure that your skilled tradesman have the best physical resources available to complete their duties according to budget.

You will have a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems as well as plumbing, carpentry, and other crafts. You will be well versed in all maintenance processes and health, safety, and environmental regulations. Also needed will be to have aptitude in undertaking administrative tasks such as reporting, budgeting etc.

The goal is to ensure the plant is well maintained and adequate to support the company’s business operations.

This position will require working weekends as needed and being called in to assist with problems as needed.

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Carry out inspections of the plant to identify and resolve issues
• Ensure completion of adequate checks of electrical, hydraulic, & pneumatic systems of various pieces of equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
• Allocate workload and supervise maintenance staff (electricians, mechanics, etc.)
• Assist in problem solving / troubleshooting
• Perform yearly evaluations on Foreman being supervised
• Conduct weekly inter-departmental meetings
• Attend interviews for potential new employees
• Manage Projects / Ensure Projects are managed
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental policies are complied with

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the

Education/Experience Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational / technical school or BSc/BA in business administration, facility management, or engineering will be an advantage

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the maintenance department
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics systems etc.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• Computer Savvy
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Flexible work schedule for shift and department mobility.
• Must be willing to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment

BENEFITS :

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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