Maintenance Manager

JW Speaker
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Germantown
Jan 22, 2025
Description ABOUT THE POSITION: We're seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, clean, and reliable operation of all equipment while driving continuous improvement through preventative and reactive maintenance strategies. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: You will have a strong background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment, with at least 10 years of experience, and 5+ years in a leadership role. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience with an Associate's degree or Journeyman Apprenticeship will also be considered. You possess hands-on knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics, and preferably experience in plastics and electronics manufacturing. You're a strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement through metrics, PDCA, and 5S. You're also an effective leader, capable of coaching and developing a team while fostering collaboration across departments. *HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:* You will PERFORM by: Maintaining existing equipment via preventative and reactive maintenance that maximizes production equipment up-time by: Optimizing use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Continuing organizational transition from reactive to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Building capabilities and competence in maintenance and technology to match current and future organization requirements Leveraging metrics around maintenance effectiveness, including equipment uptime and maintenance response time Reinforcing a customer-focused culture Managing service parts and supplies required to minimize equipment downtime Ensuring coordination of all maintenance PM's, work orders, and projects Maintaining equipment and maintenance processes to OSHA standards, ISO, and IATF requirements You will INNOVATE by: Partnering with other technical leaders and department owners in selection of equipment, installation, and disposal Driving problem solving in maintenance via PDCA and visual workplace, including the use of 5S Developing and utilizing zone metrics to monitor and drive improvements (metric, pareto, action) Partnering with manufacturing peers to constantly improve collaboration between maintenance and other technical support Operating as a key thinker in a matrix organization You will EXPLORE by: Participating and supporting in key audit efforts, including ISO 9001/14001 and IATF Assessing and preparing organization for improvements in key maintenance and equipment technologies Attracting and selecting the right candidates aligned to a TPM environment Developing associates via training, coaching, individual development plans, and/or correction and redirection by utilizing the performance management process Providing maintenance leadership via participation in daily production meetings to understand and align production and equipment needs to maintenance capabilities We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Short term & Long-term disability insurance 401k with employer match Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays Generous Profit-Sharing Plan Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships Development and Growth opportunities Casual work environment for all associates State-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environment And many more! Qualifications Education Bachelors of Engineering (preferred) Experience 10 years: Mechanical maintenance experience (required) 5 years: Leadership experience (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)