Engineering Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chicago Heights is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations, implement strategies for improvement, and manage a team. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree and significant experience in maintenance management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance management.
• Proficient in managing budgets and expenses.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Supervising maintenance processes and operations.
• Implementing a proactive maintenance strategy.
• Managing the maintenance budget and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

BS degree in a technical field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionResponsibilities

• Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations.
• Writing, reading, and leading assigned CAPEX projects.
• Controlling resources, financial aspects, and projects.
• Cascading and demonstrating company values, group policies, and procedures.
• Identifying and implementing a proactive maintenance strategy.
• Ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and standards by all department workers and subcontractors.
• Standardizing work methods through Procedures and Standardized Work Instructions.
• Creating and executing the preventive maintenance plan for buildings, installations, and equipment.
• Conducting regular inspections of facilities to detect and resolve problems.
• Planning and managing all repair and installation activities.
• Assigning repair schedules and evaluating repair cost estimates.
• Tracking expenses and overseeing the maintenance budget.
• Documenting and preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
• Managing budgets and approving expenses.
• Ensuring the availability of necessary tools and equipment.
• Overseeing equipment safety stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary.
• Forecasting, ordering, and negotiating prices for spare parts inventory.
• Hiring and managing subcontractors and vendors for specialized maintenance work.
• Implementing and managing maintenance KPIs (MTBF, Preventive Maintenance plan execution, OEE ratio) and financial KPIs (Adherence to budget, cost reduction programs).
• Implementing and maintaining the 5S program in the subordinate area.
• Handling emergencies and creating troubleshooting guidelines.
• Acting as a change agent to instill a Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement culture.
• Looking for new ways to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Managing technical documentation of buildings, installations, and equipment according to Quality Management System standards.
• Managing and processing maintenance SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests).
• Overseeing recruitment, training, and development of staff to ensure optimum quality and level of resources for projected workloads, schedules, and projects.

Requirements

• BS degree in a technical field or qualified by experience within the relevant sector.
• 5+ years of relevant experience combined with team leadership/management experience.
• CMMS knowledge required.
• Knowledge of equipment in use and understanding of maintenance processes and techniques.
• Familiarity with principles of asset management, best practices on the shop floor, and risk management.