Maintenance Planning Manager

Job#: 2072793

Job Description:

Maintenance Planning Manager

Plan, direct, and monitor preventative and corrective maintenance and repair activities, so that the organization's buildings, facilities, machinery, and equipment operate reliably and to ensure continuity of business operations. Supervise projects and project engineers as required.

RESPONSIBLITIES :

• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage maintenance activities and projects to rectify and prevent break-downs and malfunctions and minimize business disruptions
• Define and implement maintenance procedures and standards
• Monitor the cost effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve timeliness, reliability, and safety standards
• Plan equipment maintenance and monitor on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Manage and direct the cost estimating process, building, control modifications and long-range plans, supervise and execute the engineering design of process, building, control modifications and additions
• Recommend process equipment specifications and direct the purchase requisitions of equipment
• Maintain plant process drawings and control records for safety and compliance
• Liaise with production, packaging and quality functions and direct maintenance functions by organizing and supervising maintenance activities as well as assisting in trouble-shooting and optimization
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new maintenance equipment and tools to enhance the capabilities of the maintenance team
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to develop annual plant capital budget requests
• Oversee the construction of capital projects, as required
• Evaluate and approve proposals from engineering companies, contractors, and suppliers
• Approve vendor and contractor invoices for payments
• Review plant performance status and concerns with Plant, Production and Quality Managers
• Manager process for timely acquisition of necessary permits and licenses to facilitate plant operations and expansions
• Direct and maintain positive working relations with all regulatory agencies and utilities, ensuring uninterrupted operations and supply of power, water and natural gas
• Serve as substitute Plant Manager, as needed participate in implementation and integration of general and specific safety procedures and instructions as well as ensure compliance of standards, policies and regulations within all maintenance activities
• This role will have seven direct reports who work on all shifts
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS in Engineering, or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an industrial or mechanical engineer - or similar experience in lieu of formal education.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, automation and controls, machine design & layout, project management. Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals/drawings.

Strong working knowledge of SAP or similar programs is needed. Microsoft Excel and office suite also preferred.

Good leadership, people management and interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, social competence and a strong team player.

Solid communication skills both written and verbal, highly motivated and results oriented.

Ability to find solutions and proactively solve problems as well as ability to manage projects and drive to completion.

Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.

Domestic relocation is offered for a well qualified candidate

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.