Maintenance Manager, MDF

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays after 90

Life and disability plans

KronoAcademy training

Job summary

Kronospan in Anniston, Alabama, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical maintenance of production and support equipment, buildings and grounds. The role ensures maximum uptime and quality while coordinating with production, engineering and outside contractors.

This salaried exempt position focuses on preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability improvements, and leading a diverse team of technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a maintenance department in manufacturing.
• Strong preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance background.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of technicians and trainees.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance department to maximize machine uptime and quality.
• Act as liaison between maintenance, production and contractors.
• Develop and maintain preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance programs.
• Lead technicians and trainees; drive safety and reliability improvements.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Stress management

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Manager's position is to manage all aspects of maintenance, and improvements/modifications of production and support equipment, buildings, and grounds. To manage mechanical maintenance department with the objective of maximizing machine uptime and quality. To act as a liaison between the mechanical maintenance team and production, administration, electrical maintenance, and outside contractors. This is a Salaried Exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attendance record over a multi-year span.
• Excellent disciplinary record over a multi-year span.
• Experience in diagnosing and correcting mechanical / electrical equipment failures
• Experience in developing and maintaining preventive, predictive, and proactive mechanical /electrical maintenance programs for all plant equipment
• Experience leading a diverse group of skilled technicians and technician trainees
• Strong people skills and the ability to challenge, motivate, and support direct reports
• Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge and aptitude
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate with all levels of associates
• Ability to lead through demonstration, communication, organization, and reinforcement
• Ability to make logical, unemotional decisions in stressful situations
• A strong desire and willingness to both learn and teach
• High level of maturity and self-discipline
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and logical approach to problem solving.
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and/or in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have the qualities of stress tolerance, persistence, self-control, self-organization, integrity and flexibility

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.