Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Mechanical Maintenance Manager : Harvey 2583

We are currently looking for an Intermediate to Senior Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join our team located in Delta BC.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of all plant equipment, preventative and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, building and grounds, revisions to existing equipment, and process improvement in a recycling, and industrial manufacturing environment.

The position also performs other duties as required to promote overall plant productivity and safety effectiveness.

Overview :

• Oversee 15 Maintenance Millwrights / Technicians.
• This position is 70% Managing, and 30% on the Plant floor mentoring.
• Industrial Maintenance / Millwright Experience, Management Skills, Maintenance Scheduling experience on a Software that can bring transparency to the preventative maintenance.
• Recycling Industries with similar machinery are for the : Plastics Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling, Wood Recycling or Rubber Recycling industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist with troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and fluid power equipment of the manufacturing plant.
• Direct the development and deployment of preventive / predictive maintenance programs.
• Work closely with Production Managers on all problems and improvements related to machine / equipment design.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are capable with respect to quality specifications.
• Maintain records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed and assures proper data entry into the maintenance system.
• Determine capabilities and limitations of process equipment to improve rates and efficiencies.
• Improve product cost through productivity and efficiency improvements : yield, rate, and uptime.
• Schedule work to be performed based on routine preventive maintenance inspections; coordinate with other departments and organize personnel for repairs as well as for big repairs and shutdowns.
• Procure parts necessary to complete repairs within assigned limits.
• Refers to larger purchases or major repairs to General Manager
• Assist with ordering, verification, and inventory of parts.
• Responsible for directing, training, and developing maintenance staff employees.
• Coordinate work of all mechanics, including delegation of jobs, answering specific technical questions, and monitoring the progress of work (including quality and quantity)
• Participate in hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management decisions; reviews work orders, assigns tasks to employees, and verifies the quality of work performed.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to other members on the team.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education / Skills / Experience :

• Minimum of 5 years plus of management maintenance experience performing electrical and mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing, recycling, and / or industrial environment
• Previous experience in overseeing a maintenance crew to ensure that all production and equipment are maintained and operating properly.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all employees in the facility, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of machinery and tools used, including welding equipment and electrical work.
• Working knowledge of WorkSafe BC and Federal Workplace Health and Safety Legislation, environmental and government regulations as it relates to employee and company compliance;

personal safety, chemical handling, and WHMIS.

• Proven track record building high performing teams and building trust.
• Beneficial but not required : blueprint reading computer skills, aspiration collection system knowledge.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related maintenance software applications.
• Experience and knowledge of sound employee relations practices.

This is a full-time position.

Salary of $150,000 plus per year, depending on experience.

Full benefits package available immediately or after 3 months depending in interview.

Performance bonus available yearly