Maintenance Manager

PJ Trailers Inc.; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers Inc. in Sumner, TX is seeking an experienced maintenance and engineering manager to lead plant-wide projects that improve machine uptime, efficiency, and safety.

You will direct maintenance, repair, and overhaul of facility equipment and manage a preventive maintenance program. The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or related field, strong problem-solving, Lean/5S knowledge, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Relatable experience or internships in lieu of degree.
• Self-starter and highly motivated.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and direct plant-wide projects to improve uptime and efficiency.
• Direct, supervise, and schedule maintenance, repair, and overhaul of facility equipment.
• Plan and implement a machine preventive maintenance program.
• Support safety initiatives and production objectives.
• Oversee budgeting and resource utilization to maximize results.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

5S & Lean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective initiating and directing of plant wide projects to improve machine up-time, efficiencies, and overall production, including new design and engineering solutions. Directs employees to complete daily tasks to maintain and improve the overall environment of the plant, inside and outside. Manages all maintenance, repair and overhaul for the facility and its' machines, and equipment, including ordering and procuring necessary materials. Supports safety initiatives and production. Initiate, implement, direct, and schedule machine preventive maintenance program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective initiating and directing of plant wide projects to improve machine up-time, efficiencies, and overall production, including new design and engineering solutions. Directs employees to complete daily tasks to maintain and improve the overall environment of the plant, inside and outside. Manages all maintenance, repair and overhaul for the facility and its' machines, and equipment, including ordering and procuring necessary materials. Supports safety initiatives and production. Initiate, implement, direct, and schedule machine preventive maintenance program.

Managerial Functions

• Prioritizes and delegates work to maintenance and facilities team
• Clearly communicates expectations and holds subordinates accountable for performance
• Demonstrates responsibility for budget and effective utilization of resources - plans and manages resources to maximize results

Engineering And Administrative Functions

• Develops, plans, performs, and coordinates a variety of engineering and administrative assignments to ensure company compliance with federal, state and municipal regulations
• Oversee maintenance, repair, installation, and/or design of equipment
• Suggests and directs engineering solutions or projects to improve safety, production, the facility environment, and culture.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Incumbent will follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties from time to time if requested by Plant Manager

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or closely related field
• Will accept relatable experience or internships in-lieu of completed degree
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean principles a must