MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Socket.dev; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in DeLand, FL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to direct repair, maintenance, and installation of production equipment and facilities.

You will lead and develop maintenance staff, plan preventive maintenance, and coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to minimize downtime and control costs.

A Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 3–5 years in a management role are preferred; experience with PLCs and utility systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years management experience or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance of production equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance personnel; set priorities and safety standards.
• Maintain knowledge of plant systems including refrigeration, electrical, air and piping, PLCs, and packaging equipment.
• Ensure reliable operation of plant utilities and support systems.
• Analyze data to identify issues, drive improvements, reduce costs, and optimize labor/equipment use.
• Manage resources, budgets, projects, and equipment needs; collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

3–5 years management experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of production equipment and facilities maintenance by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate personnel.

Duties:

• Plans and directs maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities to support continuous production and minimize equipment downtime.
• Leads, trains, and develops maintenance personnel, coordinating work priorities and reinforcing company policies, safety standards, and performance expectations.
• Maintains knowledge of plant operational systems and equipment, including refrigeration, electrical, air and piping systems, PLCs, filling and packaging equipment, and support systems.
• Ensures reliable operation of plant utilities and support systems, including heat, steam, electrical power, gas, and compressed air needed to maintain continuous production.
• Analyzes maintenance, production, and quality data to identify issues, implement process improvements, reduce operating costs, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Manages maintenance resources, budgets, projects, and equipment needs, collaborating with Engineering, Production, Quality, and management to resolve issues and complete projects safely, effectively, and on budget.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, and completeness in a timely manner.
• Self-starter who can independently accomplish tasks; is proactive, flexible and takes initiative.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively, efficiently and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong and problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in a mechanical engineering or related field and three to five years related experience and/or training in a management position preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.