Provide leadership and direction to plant maintenance department. Responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. Eliminate causes of failure and ensure full useful life of equipment with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel. Schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation to ensure continuous production operation. Create and manage the maintenance and storeroom budgets. Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities. Responsible for department’s performance and team members adherence to MeriCal policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for plant maintenance including facilities, utilities, and operations to reduce downtime and assure peak plant efficiencies. Will direct capital engineering design and projects to completion and work with appropriate vendors.
Direct responsibility for the Maintenance team and their performance.
Promote safety throughout the entire maintenance organization.
Responsible for all maintenance department metrics including preventative maintenance, inventory stocking and downtime tracking.
Prepare and operate within established maintenance operating budget and monitor departmental expenditures.
Assists with planning and cost estimates for annual and long-term capital budgets.
Responsible for executing the capital plan to include all engineering design and project management, working with both internal and external resources.
Be acquainted with local/state/federal environmental regulations and ensure compliance with all operational permits. Direct all aspects of building operations including maintenance, repairs, and renovations.
Establish criteria for assessing the quality of work performed by employees and contractors
Supervise the completion of work through review of reports, frequent site inspections and conferences with operations and vendors regarding electrical & plumbing equipment, HVAC systems, electric motors, ventilating fans, air conditioning and electrical control units.
Investigate the condition of buildings, equipment, and grounds, and recommends improvements in the facilities to ensure that needs are met.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•5-10 years managing plant maintenance activities and personnel

Must have complete understanding of PLC and logic controls for high- speed operating equipment.
Prior experience using a maintenance management system.
Basic accounting knowledge preferred.
Broad knowledge & experience in project management & facilities administration with demonstrated ability to manage projects and personnel.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with time management and project scheduling skills.
Must have a proven track record of successfully managing the construction of large, complex projects.
Comprehensive information on construction processes, trade practices, standards, building codes & regulations.
Excellent administrative and follow up skills to achieve successful maintenance and repair programs.

Ability to lead teams and achieve results through resources.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field preferred.

Must be computer literate; software applications such as CAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Management, etc.