Maintenance Manager

Continental Motors, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Motors, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager in Alabama to lead the maintenance and repair operations of equipment and facilities. This role requires directing installation, modification, and maintenance activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in management and over five years of experience in manufacturing or production. Responsibilities include managing budgets and supervising maintenance personnel to ensure safe operations. Knowledge of CNC controls is preferred, and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or equivalent field preferred.
• Five plus years of experience in machining, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Strong skills in work planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure safe production.
• Supervise outside maintenance services and manage department budgets.
• Train maintenance staff for skill improvement and policy adherence.

Skills

CNC controls

Work planning and scheduling

Machining experience

Effective communication

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in management

Tools

Windows

AutoCAD

CMMS Software

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

SUMMARY

Directs, organizes, plans, and assigns activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure production operations. Directs installation of, modification to, and maintenance activities on the physical structures of buildings and building equipment such as heat, electric, gas, and air by performing the following duties personally or through assistant personnel. Responsible for the implementation of all policies, practices, and procedures pertaining to maintenance of department personnel. Frequent contacts with all internal departments, and with service and supply of companies, contractors, and outside engineers and other personnel. Responsible for coordinating and maintaining overall facility upkeep and maintenance operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules predictive, preventive, and breakdown maintenance and installation of machines, tools, and equipment by maintenance personnel and contractors and ensures that all work is performed in a safe, proper, and cost‑effective manner to ensure continuous production operations.
• Supervises necessary outside maintenance services and inspects and approves the billing of services.
• Assists the Facilities Director in the preparation of multi‑department budgets and manages the expenditure of budgeted funds.
• Reviews job orders through use of the CMMS to determine work priorities and the success of departmental objectives.
• Manages the activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to improve existing processes and directs the installation of plant support equipment.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide a continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, water, and/or air conditioning required for operations.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with Division safety and operational standards.
• Plans, develops, and implements new maintenance methods and procedures designed to improve operations, decrease operating costs, and greater utilize of labor and materials. This includes further development of a TPM preventive maintenance program in conjunction with other internal departments.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for maintenance operations.
• Directs the ongoing training of the maintenance staff to ensure the continuous improvement of their work‑related skills and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Reviews technical articles, catalogs, and manuals to select or recommend improvements in maintenance operations.
• Maintains files on master blueprints, both electronic and/or hard copy maintenance records, and machinery and equipment manuals.
• Enforces defined rules and regulations.

MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of supervisory and non‑supervisory personnel. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching, and counseling employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in management or equivalent field preferred; five plus years’ experience in a machining, manufacturing, production environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong skills in work planning and scheduling. CNC controls, CNC maintenance, and machining experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics for a variety of audiences.

MATH MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and apply the principles of advanced mathematics and statistical theory. Ability to work with complex mathematical and statistical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Some independent travel is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy. Some independent travel may be required.

COMPUTER

Windows, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Excel, AutoCAD, CMMS Software