MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Kent Corporation; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kent Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our Sheldon, Iowa facility. You will lead maintenance operations to keep equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently, while driving reliability improvements and supporting production goals.

This role supervises and develops the maintenance team, develops preventive and predictive programs, troubleshoots complex mechanical and electrical issues, and partners with production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and implementing reliability solutions in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience leading maintenance teams.
• Experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• CMMS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in manufacturing.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance team members.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues with cost-effective repairs.
• Partner with production, engineering, and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance budget, including labor, parts, contractors, and capital projects.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Employee development

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our team in Sheldon, Iowa. In this role, you will lead maintenance operations that keep our facility running safely, reliably, and efficiently. Working alongside a skilled team of maintenance professionals, you will drive equipment reliability, support production success, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance and help deliver quality products to our customers. Lead a high-performing team and make a lasting impact.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Sheldon, Iowa.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the daily execution of maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs that improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance team members through effective training, scheduling, performance management, and succession planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and operational issues while ensuring timely and cost-effective repairs.
• Partner with production, engineering, and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational objectives.
• Manage the maintenance budget, including labor, parts, contractors, and capital improvement projects, while identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, a related technical field, or a combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and implementing equipment, process, and facility reliability solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience leading maintenance teams and driving operational results.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 10% travel as business needs require.

Safety is a top priority at KENT WORLDWIDE. All employees are expected to follow safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

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