Maintenance Manager

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USALCO is the leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment pulp and paper manufacturing the making of catalysts for oil refining the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude the ability to be part of a team while operating independently and consistently performs to very high standards.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting USALCOs corporate Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) strategy. This individual is responsible for leading the implementation of standardized proactive and sustainable maintenance practices at the site level that align with USALCOs M&R roadmap.

This position ensures the safety efficiency and reliability of production assets by overseeing maintenance operations coaching the site maintenance team and collaborating cross-functionally. The Maintenance Manager is accountable for executing the sites preventive maintenance strategy managing the work order process in the CMMS monitoring key KPIs and supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) deployment.

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager at the site and maintains a dotted-line (indirect) reporting relationship with the Corporate Maintenance & Reliability Manager to ensure alignment with company-wide M&R standards and initiatives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBITIES:

1. Leadership and Development:

• Lead the site maintenance team including mechanical electrical and I&E technicians in line with USALCOs skills matrix and training programs.
• Build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement through coaching mentorship and team development.
• Promote and model safety leadership and adherence to SHE&Q standards.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of both in-house maintenance staff and external contractors to ensure safe efficient and high-quality execution of maintenance activities.

2. Preventive Maintenance & Asset Care:

• Own the execution and optimization of the sites Preventive Maintenance (PM) program based on standardized PMs developed corporately.
• Drive compliance and completion of PM work orders; partner with operators where applicable for autonomous maintenance practices.
• Actively identify opportunities to reduce reactive maintenance and extend asset life.

3. Work Management Process (WMP) & CMMS:

• Manage the sites work order process using the MaintainX CMMS including request intake prioritization scheduling execution and closure.
• Ensure quality work order data (failure codes time tracking root causes etc.) to support asset performance analysis.
• Coordinate weekly scheduling meetings with site leadership to review backlog priorities and resourcing.

4. Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

• Lead weekly planning and scheduling processes in alignment with site production demands and M&R strategy.
• Ensure all scheduled work is executed efficiently and documented accurately.
• Support job plan development for critical and repeatable tasks.

5. Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track and report site-level M&R KPIs (e.g. PM Compliance Work Order Closeout Time MTBF MTTR % Reactive vs. Proactive Work).
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and lead corrective action initiatives to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Provide weekly updates on maintenance performance and improvements as part of corporate reporting.

6. Budget & Cost Control:

• Manage the site maintenance budget including labor parts contract services and capital replacement needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through improved planning reliability improvements and vendor management.
• Ensure responsible use of resources and alignment with site financial goals.
• Collaboration & Strategy Alignment:
• Work closely with Plant Leadership Corporate M&R SHE&Q Engineering Projects and CI teams to align maintenance work with site and company priorities.
• Participate in corporate M&R network activities to share best practices adopt new standards and support multi-site initiatives.

Year 1 Success Metrics:

To ensure a successful transition into the role and alignment with USALCOs corporate Maintenance & Reliability vision the following key outcomes should be collaboratively achieved within the first 12 months:

1. Leadership & Culture

• Maintenance team roles responsibilities and expectations clearly defined and communicated.

• Skills matrix implemented and development plans initiated for all maintenance personnel.

• A culture of ownership and proactive maintenance reinforced through coaching and team engagement.

2. Maintenance Program Assessment

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current maintenance practices staffing tools PMs and inventory management to identify gaps and prioritize improvement opportunities.

• Present findings and recommendations to site and corporate M&R leadership to align local practices with USALCOs Maintenance & Reliability roadmap.

3 Preventive Maintenance Execution

• Full implementation of standardized PMs for critical assets in alignment with corporate guidance.

• PM completion rate sustained above target (e.g. >90%) with reduced overdue work.

• Increase in proactive vs. reactive work ratio and improved asset uptime.

4. Work Management Process (WPM) & CMMS Use

• All maintenance work flowing through the CMMS with consistent use of failure codes comments and accurate time tracking.

• Weekly scheduling meetings established and held consistently with site stakeholders.

• Work order backlog reduced to healthy levels with improved schedule compliance.

5. Asset Reliability & continuous Improvement

• Site-specific asset health data used to identify top downtime drivers and initiate corrective actions.

• Root cause analysis (RCA) completed for all major unplanned events.

• Maintenance KPIs (MTBF MTTR OEE etc.) tracked and regularly reported; trends used to drive reliability improvements.

6. Budget Management & Cost Control

• Annual maintenance budget developed monitored and managed within target.

• Emergency/rush spending reduced through improved planning and inventory alignment.

• Vendor contracts and external support aligned with site needs and cost expectations.

7. Collaboration & Strategic Alignment

• Maintenance priorities aligned with production safety and engineering objectives through active participation in site leadership meetings.

• Demonstrated contribution to corporate M&R initiatives (standardization TPM training etc.).

• Engaged in corporate M&R network to share insights adopt best practices and support multi-site progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in industrial settings.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS (MaintainX preferred).
• Proven ability to manage maintenance budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent planning coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead coach and develop maintenance personnel in alignment with a skills matrix.
• Strong interpersonal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings P&IDs manuals and specs.
• Familiarity with TPM RCM or other reliability-focused methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience using key maintenance KPIs to drive performance (e.g. PM compliance MTBF MTTR).
• Ability to lead or facilitate planning meetings and job scope discussions.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Electrical or Chemical) Maintenance Management or related technical field.
• Preferred: Certification in Maintenance & Reliability (e.g. CMRP CMM SMRP).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance reliability or operations within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance leadership or supervisory role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with CMMS systems maintenance operations or asset management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and mechanical integrity programs (where applicable).
• Preferred: Continuous Improvement activities such as LEAN; 5S; Six Sigma; etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Ability to:

• Work in an industrial environment including machinery and variable plant conditions.
• Traverse equipment areas including ladders steps elevated walkways and hot environments.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while on-site.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional meetings to align priorities and coordinate maintenance execution.
• Be flexible with work hours to meet operational demands.
• Travel occasionally (<10%) for training cross-site support or corporate meetings.

The Maintenance Manager plays a vital role in advancing USALCOs Maintenance & Reliability strategy. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence asset performance reduce downtime and support long-term cost control across the site. Join us in building a stronger more reliable future for our operations.