Maintenance Manager

Willcox Matthews; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Willcox Matthews in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, drive reliability initiatives and coordinate capital projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality and uptime while guiding a team through day-to-day operations and strategic improvements. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, business or related field.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in high-volume multi-shift / multi-site operation.
• Experience leading maintenance with safety, quality and productivity metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate job expectations, monitor performance and recommend compensation as needed.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, quality control, preventive maintenance goals and machine uptime.
• Ensure PMs are conducted on schedule and documented; ensure operator equipment readiness.
• Monitor direct reports using KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Oversee budgeting, expenditures, variances and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

CMMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/management/business)

Tools

CMMS

MRP/ERP

Job description

We're supporting our client, a leading manufacturer based near Syracuse, NY who are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join their growing team.

Pay range and compensation package

$120,000 - $130,000 Paid Time Off, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401K Direct Hire

About the Role

This position requires effective leadership skills and a strong technical background in the maintenance field. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively lead the day-to-day operation of the department as well as maintain a long-term strategic focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively managing direct reports, including training, coaching, and disciplining on safety, quality, and productivity performance measures.
• Responsible for communicating job expectations, monitoring, appraising performance and recommending compensation.
• Establish, maintain and promote high standards of customer service, including quality control measures, preventative maintenance goals, machine uptime, and facilities maintenance.
• Ensures PMs are conducted on schedule and documented; ensure operator satisfaction of equipment for the safe and efficient return to production.
• Continuously monitor the performance and activities of direct report through the use of KPIs.
• Manage financial activities including annual budgeting process, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Keep equipment operating safely by enforcing proper use in accordance with operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and managing preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Responsible for improving equipment related downtime through data analysis, root cause investigations and targeted projects.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement activities in alignment with the company's Reliability Roadmap.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded and tracked via the CMMS.
• Supports in the planning, coordination and execution of equipment related capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, business administration or a related field of study from an accredited institution and 3+ years supervisory experience in high volume multi-shift / multi-site operation or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and interpret information, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal, teambuilding and leadership skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and implement solutions to correct.
• Must be detail oriented, organized and energetic.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) is a must.
• MRP/ERP system experience and knowledge is a must.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS to manage PM schedules, work order execution and inventory control.