Maintenance Manager

Universal Pure, LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Pure, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all aspects of plant maintenance, staff, facilities, and powered equipment in Lincoln, Nebraska.

You will work with the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Manager to ensure equipment readiness, schedule preventive maintenance, and manage budgets. Preferred candidates hold a four-year degree and at least five years in manufacturing, with OSHA knowledge and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years in Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with OSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run daily maintenance operations.
• Assign tasks to maintenance staff and managers; ensure timely quality work.
• Audit equipment and facilities (HVAC, electrical, security, powered/ stationary equipment).
• Collaborate with Production Managers and other leaders.
• Maintain spare parts stock; control maintenance records and PM schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Facilities maintenance

OSHA compliance

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Job Category Maintenance, Operations
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance, including the maintenance staff, facilities maintenance, Powered Industrial Equipment, and stationery equipment. The Maintenance Manager collaborates with the Maintenance Supervisor, Production Supervisors, and Plant Manager to ensure equipment is ready to go.

Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations.
• Assigns tasks to respective maintenance staff and managers the quality and timeliness of task completion
• Conducts regular audits of all equipment and facilities, including but not limited to:
  • Building
  • H VAC
  • Electrical
  • Relevant security equipment
  • Powered Industrial equipment
  • Stationary equipment
• Collaborates with area Production Managers as needed
• Ensure spare parts are in stock
• Provide training, development, and coaching to maintenance staff.
• Effective and accurate troubleshooting methods of repair for equipment with root cause analysis of malfunction and options for remediation.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Develops and manages performance matrices for the team.
• Helps to monitor maintenance records
• Helps to manage FIXX tasks.
• Maintained Preventive Maintenance schedules.

Additional Responsibilities:

• On-call ability as needed
• Provides report information to the leadership team

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possesses a bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 yrs experience in Manufacturing

Qualifications:

• Experience - knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations; incident and accident prevention
• Leadership - the ability to command and maintain the attention of those you are overseeing
• Organization - an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication - the ability to convincingly convey instructions, directions, and details to others
• Experience - knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations; incident and accident prevention
• Attention to detail - the ability to manage all duties, rules, documentation, and other components of the job with focus and accuracy
• Confidentiality - the ability to protect data, information, and employee privacy
• Collaborative - an ability to work with diverse personalities for a tangible and beneficial outcome
• Salaried/Remote Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, occasional exposure may occur, inform your direct manager of any food allergies.

Working Conditions

• This job operates in a cold and wet environment located within the facility.
• Requires standing for the entire shift, bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Push/pull up to 250 pounds on rollers regularly.

Salaried/Remote Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, occasional exposure may occur; inform your direct manager of any food allergies.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer