Role Summary:
Responsible for assuring that plant machinery and equipment are in proper, safe and reliable operating condition. Key measurements are cost/ton, safety, reliability and morale. As for all employee, this individual is expected to demonstrate our core values: customer commitment, high-performance culture, fleet of foot, innovation, accountability, integrity, respect for others and teamwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Manages and directs the work of maintenance employees in the safe repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Identifies equipment changes needed to improve performance and reliability.
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Monitors and evaluates the efficiency of working procedures, manpower utilization and cost control measures and makes recommendations to achieve objectives. Reviews daily monthly maintenance costs and implements cost controls to assure that budgets are met.
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Immediately advises Manager of significant maintenance problems causing or having the potential to cause delays or shutdowns of operations and works expediently toward a resolution of the issues.
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Partners with production staff to eliminate the causes of production delays resulting from equipment failures. Monitors delay records and assist in the root cause identification of mechanical and electrical delays.
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Insures that Maintenance personnel are qualified and properly trained and works with HR Director to develop and/or find and implement appropriate training programs.
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Assists Mgr. with the planning of construction and repair work performed during the annual vacation shutdown.
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Recommends materials and equipment required for maintenance and repair jobs; requisitions stock material and equipment necessary for mechanical and electrical maintenance operations. Oversees contract labor required on maintenance, repair, and construction jobs.
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Insures that all work performed by maintenance employees is performed in a safe and efficient manner and work site is kept in a clean and orderly condition.
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Reviews and approves job bids, contract labor and the purchase of material and equipment that are not standard store items. Initiates CAR’s for maintenance projects.
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Insures that Company plant and safety rules and procedures are enforced in the Maintenance Departments and that violators are disciplined in a fair and consistent manner.
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Serves as a Company representative in grievance proceedings with craft unions and receives, evaluates and responds to second step grievances, consulting with H.R. Director as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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