Maintenance Manager

Baker Commodities, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Company sponsored life insurance

Company sponsored short and long-term;

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Baker Commodities, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance staff, schedule work, maintain inventory and service records, and drive improvements to the current maintenance program.

You will coordinate with the Plant Manager on staffing and safety while overseeing daily operations across boilers and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include supervising timekeeping, training, and performance; maintaining documentation and compliance, and ensuring equipment is properly

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Background in maintenance of industrial plants.
• General knowledge about operating and maintaining gas-fed steam boilers.
• Electrical knowledge for motors, controls and VFDs; lockout/tagout.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing repairs.
• Strong organizational skills for recordkeeping.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word and Outlook).
• Welding and fabricating experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum high school education.
• 3-5 years' supervisory or leadership experience.
• Less than 20% travel requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all maintenance personnel, including time off requests, hours worked, training and coaching, and advising the Plant Manager on disciplinary issues.
• Involved in and makes recommendations regarding hiring/terminations, but does not perform these functions.
• Maintains maintenance-related records and servicing schedules for major machinery and equipment.
• Schedules maintenance and repairs for boilers, scrubbers, cooker, presses under Plant Manager supervision.
• Delegates tasks across shifts and ensures documentation of work.
• Maintains inventories of plant supplies, parts, and tools; coordinates re-orders with Plant Manager.
• Assists in ordering equipment, supplies, and parts, researching options and communicating with vendors.
• Communicates daily with the Plant Manager about progress and issues.
• Works with water lines, high-pressure steam, hydraulics, welding, cutting and brazing.
• Maintains all major equipment and learns to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Directs others in repair of gear drives and heavy machinery installation/removal.
• Oversees OSHA checklist completion and assists OSHA inspections.
• Ensures the plant and equipment are clean and orderly.
• May conduct inspections with regulators or for insurance purposes.
• Interacts professionally and follows company policies; maintains attendance.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Leadership

Recordkeeping

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing repairs

Welding & fabrication

Industrial safety

MS Word & Outlook

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

Directly manage and supervise the activities of maintenance personnel; schedule work assignments and maintain maintenance inventory and service records. This position should also propose ideas to build on the existing maintenance program and improve it.

Please see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com

Compensation and Benefits

• $95,000 to $100,000 salary per year


• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered


• 401(k) With employer contribution


• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time


• Company sponsored life insurance


• Company sponsored short and long-term disability?


• Pet Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all maintenance personnel, including but not limited to reviewing and approving time off requests and hours worked, training and coaching employees, and advising and assisting the Plant Manager on employee disciplinary issues


• This position is involved in and makes recommendations regarding employee terminations or hiring, but does not perform these functions themselves


• Responsible for gathering and filing all maintenance related record keeping


• Must keep up-to-date records of servicing of all major machinery and equipment, and is responsible for scheduling times/dates for any major mechanical repairs or equipment replacements under the supervision of the Plant Manager


• Must delegate tasks to different shifts, follow up on the progression of tasks, and ensure all work is properly documented


• Reviews and maintains inventories of plant supplies, parts, and tools on a regular basis, and communicates with the Plant Manager on the need to re-order plant supplies, parts and tools


• Assists the Plant Manager with ordering plant equipment, supplies and parts, including researching and evaluating different options, placing orders, and communicating with vendors and contractors throughout the process


• Communicates daily with the Plant Manager and keeps the Plant Manager appraised of progress on maintenance jobs and ongoing or potential maintenance related issues


• Required to work with water lines, high-pressure steam pipes, hydraulic hoses, welding, cutting (plasma & torch) and brazing


• Must be able to maintain all major pieces of equipment, including but not limited to the boilers, scrubbers, cooker, and presses


• Must learn and be able to trouble shoot issues with equipment and machinery used throughout the plant


• Required to respond to after-hours emergencies as they occur


• Must be able to direct others to repair gear drives


• Must be able to direct work on the installation and removal of heavy machinery and equipment


• Oversee the completion of the OSHA checklist and assist the Plant Manager with OSHA inspections and follow-up


• Ensures that the plant and all equipment are maintained in an orderly and clean condition


• May conduct inspections with regulatory bodies, for insurance purposes, or as otherwise requested by management or Baker Corporate.


• Interacts with others in a professional and ethical manner


• Follows all Company policies and procedures


• Keeps up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this Company. Any time off requests should be made 2 weeks in advance to the Plant Manager and the Northwest Regional Manager


• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time as business needs change

Requirements

Qualifications (KSA, professional certifications, education, experience, travel requirements)

• Knowledge of safe work practices


• Background in maintenance of industrial plants


• General knowledge about operating and maintaining gas-fed steam boilers


• Working electrical knowledge, including the use and installation of motors, controls and variable frequency drives and lockout/tagout


• Ability to perform basic plumbing repairs


• Strong organizational skills for recordkeeping


• Basic computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook


• Welding and fabricating experience preferred but not required


• High School degree


• 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role


• Less than 20% travel requirement

Physical Demands/Requirements

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Communicates with vendors, contractors and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail


• Operates and uses maintenance/mechanic tools, including electrical hand tools


• Must be able to position self to maintain equipment or perform duties of repairing and maintaining work equipment


• Must be able to move around industrial equipment in a manufacturing facility


• Must be able to detect and observe equipment in need of repair

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer


• Review documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information


• Move and transport material, equipment and tools up to 70 lbs with and without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment


• Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces


• Exposed to materials that occasionally require use of PPE

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions and rendering odors

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with?manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due ?to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies. ?

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ?