Job Description

Description

As the Maintenance, and Facilities Manager you are responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all manufacturing and building systems at the facility. This includes oversight of preventive and corrective maintenance of digital printing presses finishing equipment, support systems, and all facility-related infrastructure. In this position you will play a key leadership role in driving process improvements, maximizing uptime, and fostering a culture of proactive maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate, coordinate, and execute daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance programs (PMs) on industrial, mechanical, and pneumatic machinery to include PLC programming, general electrical and wiring.  Equipment maintained includes digital presses, die cutters, rewind machines, and other production related equipment.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions or equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime of machines.  Review downtime reports and utilize tools in the company’s software to monitor machine performance. 
• Regularly assess all equipment and facilities and make recommendations for continuous improvement.  Lead or facilitate continuous improvement teams.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment uptime, product quality, and throughput.
• Develop, document, train and audit processes used in the production execution of packaging across multiple formats like labels, flexible film roll stock, shrink sleeves & pouches
• Maintain daily management boards with key metric KPI tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and outside contractors to ensure equipment is maintained in excellent condition. 
• Manage various equipment and / or facility related special projects, including new equipment installations, equipment moves, building and equipment modifications
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and be responsible for the related budget expenses.
• Evaluate and manage related contracts for facilities and machines.
• Communicate regularly with Production Manager, Safety and Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing, and other staff regarding maintenance issue or needs.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager regarding OSHA and building code requirements to ensure all equipment complies with OSHA.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.  Some college or trade school highly desired.
• Must have at least 5 years of work experience in maintenance and facilities, specifically equipment maintenance, to include electrical experience.
• Electrical certifications or license desired.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Project management certification or experience is preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of PLC programming is a plus.
• Proficient with industrial, mechanical and pneumatic machinery.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, building codes, or safety practices highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a software based preventative maintenance program.
• Be safety conscious and perform all duties with the highest level of safety awareness and practice.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to document policies and procedures (SOPs, Lock-out/Tag-out) and maintain records.
• Able to prioritize workload and projects, and delegate as necessary to achieve deadlines.
• Proactive and organized with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient utilizing various power and hand tools.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, including email and able to learn the company’s software program to monitor equipment and production.
• Basis skills in design and fabrication including AutoCAD or similar software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Technicians.

Training Requirements:

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional Lifting (up to 50 lbs independently and up to 75 lbs with assistance). 
• Constant walking, standing, bending, crouching, climbing, reaching, twisting motions and other repetitive tasks in the performance of maintenance work.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Adhere to all plant-specific safety PPE requirements, including steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harness, etc.

Travel:

• None required.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.