Maintenance Manager

Roles and responsibilities

Overseeing Operations

• Manage daily operations: Ensure the daily operational activities are running efficiently and effectively, meeting company goals and objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs): Track operational performance and develop metrics to measure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of operations.
• Ensure optimal productivity: Focus on maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime, and optimizing resource utilization in the production or operational processes.
• Budget management: Oversee operational and maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective and resource-efficient solutions for daily activities.
• Compliance with regulations: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to safety, environmental laws, and operational procedures.

2. Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Create maintenance schedules: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure that all equipment and machinery are serviced regularly and are kept in working condition.
• Manage unscheduled repairs: Oversee unscheduled repairs or breakdowns, ensuring that issues are addressed quickly to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Evaluate maintenance needs: Assess and evaluate equipment, machinery, and systems for repair needs, recommending upgrades or replacements when necessary.
• Coordination of resources: Coordinate maintenance teams, including internal staff and contractors, to perform repairs and maintenance on time.

3. Team Management

• Supervise maintenance team: Manage, supervise, and provide leadership to the maintenance team, ensuring they are adequately trained and performing their duties effectively.
• Training and development: Organize training programs for staff to improve their technical skills and understanding of equipment maintenance, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Workforce scheduling: Create work schedules and allocate tasks to team members, ensuring all areas of operations and maintenance are adequately staffed.
• Performance evaluation: Conduct performance reviews for maintenance and operations staff, offering constructive feedback, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

4. Safety and Compliance Management

• Ensure safety standards: Implement and monitor safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Conduct safety audits: Regularly review safety procedures and conduct audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Investigate accidents: Investigate any workplace accidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Environmental compliance: Ensure that operations and maintenance activities comply with environmental regulations, including waste management, emissions, and sustainability practices.

Desired candidate profile

Budgeting and Cost Management
Oversee maintenance budget: Develop and manage budgets for maintenance and operational activities, ensuring cost control and effective allocation of resources.
Track expenses: Monitor operational and maintenance expenses, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Procure materials and equipment: Manage the procurement of materials, parts, and equipment needed for maintenance and repair work, ensuring timely availability of resources.
Process Improvement and Efficiency
Optimize operational processes: Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in operations and recommend improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
Implement best practices: Introduce industry best practices in operations and maintenance processes to enhance performance, reliability, and overall efficiency.
Continuous improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to suggest and implement new ideas to improve systems and processes.
Asset Management
Oversee asset maintenance: Ensure that all company assets, including machinery, equipment, and buildings, are maintained to prevent costly breakdowns and ensure longevity.
Track asset performance: Implement systems for tracking asset performance and condition, using predictive analytics to anticipate potential failures or maintenance needs.
Asset inventory: Maintain an up-to-date inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for operations and maintenance, ensuring efficient stock management.
Coordination and Communication
Coordinate with other departments: Work closely with other departments, such as production, quality control, and engineering, to ensure smooth operations and timely execution of projects.
Communicate operational updates: Provide regular updates to senior management on the status of operations, maintenance projects, and any issues impacting productivity or efficiency.
Vendor management: Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring they meet performance expectations and contractual obligations.