Maintenance / Facilities Manager

Variety Staffing; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Staffing is looking for a Maintenance Manager in Breese, Illinois, to oversee all maintenance and repair operations of plant equipment. This role involves supervising a team of maintenance professionals, developing training plans, managing preventative maintenance schedules, and coordinating with contractors for repairs. Candidates should have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and 5-10 years of manufacturing experience, along with strong leadership and technical skills. A commitment to continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including VFD Drive and PLCs.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience leading and managing a team of maintenance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities related to maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Supervise maintenance mechanics, electricians, and sanitation staff.
• Develop training plan for staff.
• Oversee inventory and supplies of maintenance materials.
• Coordinate with contractors for repairs.
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and tasks.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical systems understanding

Leadership and team management

Technical issue diagnosis

Communication skills

Hazardous materials handling

Equipment safety regulations

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

Overall Responsibility and Job Description

Manage all activities related to the maintenance, repair, and operations of plant equipment, building, and related facilities, tooling, and automation hardware and software including the automation network. Responsible for managing any new capital equipment acquisitions and implementation. Manages maintenance staff and oversees equipment repairs, in a union environment. Responsible for all regulatory and environmental facilities permitting, documentation, and maintenance.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, Tool & Die Makers, & Sanitation daily activities (4-8 Employees)
• Develop training plan to develop department knowledge and skill base
• Oversee parts room clerk to ensure MRO supplies and materials are maintained in the facility
• Coordinate with outside contractors any facility or equipment repairs
• Solicit bids for equipment or facility repairs
• Develop and submit capital project requests related to tooling projects, equipment repair, facility repairs, and other capital as needed by production
• Responsible for all equipment and facility preventative maintenance tasks, schedules, and tracking.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment to determine repair needs and upgrades. This includes mechanical press problems, programmable controller problems, servo control problems, and forklift issues.
• Manage fleet of leased forklifts and other material handling equipment which includes all maintenance activities, price quotations for replacement units and paperwork involved in the leasing process.
• Develop yearly department budgets
• Responsible for maintaining all MRO budgets within limits.

Required Skills

• A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems including VFD Drive, PLC’s etc.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and analyze data to identify areas for improvement
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and manage a team of maintenance professionals
• Be a champion for continuous improvement
• Experience with coordinating hazardous materials handling and disposal
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members, vendors, and key stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedule
• Thorough understanding of equipment safety regulations
• Power Press and/or roll forming experience a plus

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing field
• 5-10 years of manufacturing experience
• 3-5 years of supervising experience