Maintenance Manager

Lignetics Inc.; White Pigeon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO + 2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in White Pigeon, Michigan seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the plant maintenance program, supervise a team of craftsmen and a planner, and drive maintenance excellence across operations.

The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficient maintenance planning, with responsibility for CMMS operations and collaboration with the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent industry experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management systems (CMMS).
• PLC knowledge a plus.
• Ability to read and act on English safety commands, alarms and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance program for the White Pigeon Plant.
• Develop a team of craftsmen and a planner; manage rebuild/repair of equipment.
• Manage CMMS MVP modules (equipment, work orders, stores, PM).
• Provide regular safety and maintenance reports to Plant Manager.
• Support safety initiatives and drive maintenance excellence improvements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

PLC knowledge

Situational leadership

CMMS experience

Safety leadership

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Sage

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Lignetics Inc. White Pigeon, Michigan, United States

About this position

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: M-F - 6am-4pm or 7am-5pm

Maintenance Manager

Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.

Maintenance Manager Position Summary: Position has the responsibility to lead the maintenance program for the White Pigeon Plant.

Maintenance Manager Primary Objectives:

• The Maintenance Manager ensures safety of Lignetics and contract personnel through use of best safety practices (LOTO, confined space, electrical safety, Safety Concern Forms, incident investigation, etc.)
• Responsible for implementing a maintenance program based on a solid strategy, hiring retaining great people and providing their team members with the tools to significantly reduce the unplanned stops at the plant
• Responsible for the development of a team of craftsmen and a planner
• Manage the implementation and operation of the sites CMMS (MVP). Site is using the equipment module, the work order module, the stores module and the PM module
• Support the planner in the kitting and planning process for both planned and opportunity maintenance
• Maintain the stores systems and ensures parts are on hand as needed
• Develops capital appropriation requests by consulting, obtain bids, and work closely with outside contractors
• Manage and participate in the rebuild or repair of pellet mills, conveyors, screws, gearboxes, chains using hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Drive improvement in all maintenance systems by learning and supporting the Maintenance Excellence program
• Provide regular reports to Plant Manager regarding safety and maintenance concerns and projects
• Participate in employee performance management, hiring, disciplinary and annual/development review
• Stand in for the Plant Manager in their absence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Technical degree or equivalent industry experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management systems
• PLC knowledge a plus
• Situational leadership
• Experience with Predictive maintenance tools such as Vibration Monitoring, Thermography and Oil sampling
• Ability to immediately understand and react to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting
• Proficient in English to accurately read, interpret, and execute equipment lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.
• Sufficient English verbal skills to clearly and instantly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, or unsafe floor conditions to supervisors and team members.
• This role operates in the immediate vicinity of fast-moving, heavy automated equipment. Clear, real-time communication and strict adherence to English-language safety signage are mandatory for workplace safety.
• Ability to multitask
• Analytical thinking and outstanding RCA skills
• Office and ERP system experience is preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Sage)

Working Conditions: The Maintenance Manager will spend time in the plant working on equipment and/or directing his team to complete projects or repairs. In addition, office time will be used for planning, scheduling, and reporting.

• Will need to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Will need to walk, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch to inspect site conditions as needed
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including eye and ear protection, respiratory protective gear, fall prevention harnesses, and other gear that may be required for access to certain areas of a Lignetics facility
• Will be exposed to slippery surfaces, pinch points, trip and fall hazards, and overhead obstacles
• Must be able to work under a variety of weather conditions

Acknowledgement: This Maintenance Manager job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. All requirements are subject to change over time. This job description does not imply any type of employment contract; employment is at will.

Maintenance Manager Benefits:

• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE