Maintenance Manager

About the position

As the Maintenance Manager, you will lead the Maintenance Department in the development and performance of maintenance activities following the best available safety practices. You are responsible for making sure that all buildings, machinery, and equipment for the REPREVE Recycle Center (RRC) are kept in good operating condition and all schedules are being followed (repairs, calibration, preventive maintenance, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance department with a priority for developing and following best available safety practices for operation and maintenance.
• Understand plant needs and plan for maintenance work to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations.
• Understand the technical aspects of the plant equipment and control systems to include PLC's, Inverter's, and other controls.
• Provide maintenance resources (employees and contractors) with the correct skills and knowledge to maintain efficient plant operations.
• Ensure that all maintenance employees have been educated, trained, and abide by plant rules and procedures regarding safety, work standards, productivity, housekeeping, cost reduction, and waste.
• Supervise contractors, and vendors providing equipment and maintenance services. Ensure that contractors and vendors comply with Unifi's Contractor Safety Rules.
• Make periodic evaluations of all maintenance-related procedures and initiate needed changes.
• Continuous improvement of equipment reliability through the use of preventive and predictive maintenance methods.
• Conduct root/cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to ensure equipment repairs are timely and efficient.

Requirements

• AAS or BS degree with a major in electronics, electrical controls, or mechanical engineering technology preferred
• 5-10 years maintenance management and/or lead maintenance experience required
• Experience managing preventative and corrective maintenance plans is required
• Working knowledge and experience with electronic controls including PLC's and inverter drives is preferred
• Experience maintaining/repairing conveyors and mechanical drive systems is preferred
• Prior recycling experience and CAD is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word & Excel) and Adobe Suite
• Familiarity w/ CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedule (weekends and holidays as needed)
• Excellent people and management skills to interact cross-functionally, with internal and external partners

Nice-to-haves

• Prior recycling experience and CAD is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous vacation & paid holidays
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive medical & health benefits
• Life Insurance
• Free on-site health clinics
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• & more!