Plant Maintenance Supervisor - Recycling

Waste Management; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks a Maintenance Department Manager in Minneapolis. The role entails overseeing the maintenance of plant equipment and facilities, managing a preventive maintenance program, and leading a team of technicians to ensure operational efficiency. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and four years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience with bearings, drives, and motors preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends to ensure operational availability.

Responsibilities

• Manages preventive maintenance program and oversees maintenance of plant equipment.
• Supervises 13 full-time employees, including technicians.
• Develops objectives and standards for maintenance projects.

Skills

Maintenance and repairs skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited)

Job description

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary
Plans, directs and controls the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Manages the preventive maintenance program and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Develops, maintains and administers an organization qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition. Executes an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time.
• Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Schedules needed repair to have minimum interference.
• Consults with other departments regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
• May coordinates the efficient operation of facilities with project engineers.
• Coordinates and oversees the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment.
• Analyzes cost studies equipment in the department designed to secure reduced operating costs. Makes recommendations thereon to the Plant Manager.
• Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals and objectives.
• Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Provides leadership and maintenance training to MRF Maintenance Technicians
• Ensures Preventative inspections and Corrective repairs meet or exceed the company standards

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes:

• Direct supervision of 13 full-time employees, including technicians and assistant technicians

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited)
• Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)

B. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Maintenance and repairs skills, and supervisory experience may be required.
• Must be willing to work as necessary (including weekends) to ensure the highest level of confidence of system operational availability

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Preferred

• Experience with bearings, drives, and motors preferred

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

The expected salary range for this position is $65,780 - $94,495 per year. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

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