Plant Maintenance Manager: Lead & Optimize Equipment

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

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