Maintenance Manager

Ice Industries; Lacassine (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries in Lacassine, Louisiana, is hiring a Maintenance Manager to oversee equipment maintenance and repairs. Candidates should have a strong background in maintenance management and experience in planning maintenance programs, along with managing and developing a team of technicians.

The position demands adherence to safety regulations and involves creating preventative and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Two years of experience with maintenance system software.
• Ability to set preventative and predictive maintenance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of maintenance technicians.
• Support production by maintaining all equipment and machinery.
• Document and track all maintenance projects.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team management

Preventative and predictive maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatics

Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office)

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year college or university degree

Tools

Maintenance system software

Basic electrical tools

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the maintenance and repair of the equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance management, with experience in planning and executing maintenance programs, including spare part inventory, managing and developing a team of technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Job Duties

• Manage a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance and support as needed
• Set schedules, objectives, and measures for a successful preventative and predictive maintenance program.
• Support production by maintaining all equipment, machinery, and facility.
• Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance and repairs
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Manage maintenance budgets and expenses
• Document and track all maintenance projects.
• Manage spare parts inventory
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant.

Working Conditions

The Maintenance Manager is in a safety-sensitive position working directly with machinery and equipment, with frequent exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature.

• Must sit and view a computer screen for extended periods.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Must lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl under or over, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be flexible and able to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the organization

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Four-year college or university program degree; and 5 to 10 years of experience in maintenance or related field.
• Two years of experience with Maintenance system software.
• Ability to set preventative and predictive maintenance objectives to support a sustainable continuous improvement process.
• Experience with hands-on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics in a roll-forming or metal-stamping manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Understanding mechanical, air, hydraulic, and other systems, working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.
• Knowledgeable and hands-on experience working with basic electricity ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC (3 phase).
• Able to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, blueprints, technical procedures, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of PLCs.
• Knowledgeable of OSHA standards in metal stamping and mechanical power presses.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.