Maintenance Manager

Vesuvius USA; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA is looking for a Maintenance Manager at its Chicago Heights facility. The successful candidate will oversee all maintenance functions, manage a team across multiple shifts, implement maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while managing the department budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in maintenance management.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC components.

Responsibilities

• Implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Plans modifications and installations of equipment.
• Prepares and manages the department budget.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

Job Details

Location: Chicago Heights, IL

Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing all maintenance functions at the Chicago Heights, Illinois facility. Must collaborate with Safety, Production, Warehouse, and Quality departments to meet maintenance needs promptly. Controls inventory management for the Maintenance Department. Manages department supervisors and staff across up to three shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Tracks metrics like OEE, monitors trends, and ensures plant needs are met. Keeps records of downtime and provides data as needed.
• Plans modifications and installations of equipment to ensure safety and improved production.
• Creates outage plans for short- and long-term periods.
• Manages vendor projects, administers contracts and proposals.
• Refines maintenance activities to minimize downtime (PMs, changeovers, etc.).
• Maintains supply source info for Vesuvius.
• Prepares and completes bids for purchases and facility services; maintains contracts.
• Oversees project progress and quality, enforces standards.
• Prepares and manages the department budget.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Enforces safety regulations, maintains good housekeeping.
• Assists in training and developing maintenance staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• 6+ years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC components.
• Safety, health, and environmental awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize, analyze problems, work independently, and manage time.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Flexibility to work extra hours including weekends.

The salary offered may vary based on experience, education, and location.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing