Maintenance Manager

The Willamette Valley Company; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willamette Valley Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a crew of 5 mechanics and ensure the maintenance department keeps the plant in top running condition. You will supervise repairs, monitor preventive maintenance, and coordinate with vendors to obtain parts and services.

Applicants should have a GED and at least five years as a mechanic/millwright in manufacturing maintenance, including two years in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a mechanic or millwright in manufacturing maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of work to ensure mechanical repairs are performed correctly and root causes traced.
• Oversee preventive maintenance tasks to maintain continuous production operation.
• Train maintenance mechanics in spotting issues during preventive maintenance and while monitoring equipment.
• Enforce proper housekeeping, correct parts usage, and operational readiness after tasks.
• Champion safety practices and organize shop and parts for quick access.
• Coordinate with operations manager to obtain items and resources to improve department performance.

Education

GED

Job description

Summary

Under general direction from Management, the supervisor will ensure Maintenance Department maintains operational readiness of location.

Primary Duties

• Monitor quality of work to ensure mechanical repairs are performed correctly, root causes have been traced, and equipment is functioning properly at the end of repairs.
• Monitor preventive maintenance tasks to ensure tasks are completed and are being done effectively to have continuous production operation.
• Train maintenance mechanics in spotting potential issues with equipment while performing preventive maintenance and while monitoring running equipment.
• Teach and enforce good mechanical practices such as housekeeping before and after tasks, ensuring correct parts are being used, and equipment is operational after tasks and repairs.
• Champion safety practices, not just enforcing.
• Organize and arrange shop, shop equipment, and parts to ensure spare parts and spare equipment are ready for use.
• Ensure equipment rebuilds are performed with a high level of detail to optimize equipment when back in service.
• Plan and assign designated tasks to a crew of 5 mechanics daily.
• Work with the operations manager to obtain items and resources to make the department more effective.
• Coordinate coverage for operations that has mechanics on call for 24/7.
• Work with vendors and contractors in building relationships, scoping out contract work, and monitoring pricing.

Non-Essential Duties

• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as mechanic or mill wright in manufacturing maintenance with minimum 2 years’ experience as supervisor.
• Education and Certifications a plus.