Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in molten metal flow engineering seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance functions in their manufacturing plant in Chicago Heights. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive maintenance experience. You will manage a team across multiple shifts, implement maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Manufacturing experience is a must.
• Experience managing union workforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Tracks metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Manages vendor projects and oversees contract administration.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the effective management of all maintenance functions and activities for the plant. Must work closely with Safety, Production, Warehouse, and the Quality departments to ensure that all areas' maintenance needs are met in a timely manner. Controls the Inventory Management for the Maintenance Department. Effectively manages the department's Supervisor and employees covering up to three shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements the plant’s overall preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Tracks necessary metrics to identify improvement opportunities (OEE), notices trends, and ensures plant needs are met. Keeps records of downtime and provides needed information and data as required.
• Plans modification and/or installation of equipment to ensure safe and improved production capabilities.
• Creates outage plans for short- and long-term periods.
• Manages vendor projects, administers contracts and proposals with vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Facilitates the evolution/refinement of maintenance activities to minimize planned and unplanned downtime (PMs, changeovers, etc.).
• Maintains supply source information for company use.
• Prepares and completes formal purchasing bids and maintains contracts for facilities services. Prepares bids for purchases of services and materials.
• Assesses and maintains an approved contractor, consultant, and vendor database.
• Oversees projects; reviews and inspects progress and quality of work; enforces company standards.
• Prepares and recommends departmental expenditure budgets, including equipment and capital projects. Manages department’s budget.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, standards, and government regulations.
• Enforces safety regulations, maintains good housekeeping.
• Assists in training and developing maintenance staff skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) required.
• 6+ years of maintenance experience.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience managing union workforce is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC components.
• Safety, health, and environmental awareness.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Team player with the ability to prioritize, analyze problems, work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and maintenance methodologies.
• Flexibility to work extra hours, including weekends, when needed.

Company Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, serving the steel and foundry industries worldwide. We develop innovative solutions to increase efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and reduce costs and environmental impact. With over 100 years of history, operations across six continents, and more than 11,000 employees, we are committed to sustainability. We aim to deliver profitable growth, provide a safe workplace where employees are recognized, developed, and rewarded.