Location: South Plainfield, NJ and Englishtown, NJ Shops.
Benefits: FSA/HSA, EAP Program, Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
Status: Exempt
Grow with us! Silvi Materials has been working on expanding our "A" Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 13 companies employing over 700 employees at 24 locations across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspective of each new member of our team.
What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?
Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vison, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays and so much more!
Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build for a great retirement!
Growth at Silvi Materials:Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!
Position Essential Functions Responsibilities:
Ensures that all repair and maintenance work is performed is a safe, efficient, and timely manner, and provides Daily Safety Inspections, weekly Toolbox Talks, and Weekly PM reports.
Oversee the planning and scheduling of all repair work to increase productivity, while effectively managing the department's overtime. Attend Production/Safety Meetings Monthly.
Monitor the shop's operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities as appropriate. Report to the Shop Manager on shop performance and implement procedures for process or program changes for improvement for efficiencies.
Manage diesel mechanics in the shop, to include such responsibilities coaching on performance and corrective action, when necessary; oversee employee training and performance evaluation; evaluate, recommend and approve recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job change recommendations, as appropriate.
Maintain an on-going preventive maintenance program for assigned location. Identify trends in road calls, break downs and repairs; oversee maintenance of the building and other facility on site; control maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control and outsourcing of repairs.
Manage outside repair facilities and repairs to ensure all work is properly completed in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance procedures, and federal and state regulations; follow up where appropriate.
Identify training opportunities and, as necessary, document issues and constructively discusses corrective action, as needed, with maintenance supervisor, lead techs and maintenance techs.
Track issues and issue resolution to ensure all works is properly completed and is in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance procedures, and federal and state regulations.
Conduct root cause analysis on repairs, road calls, and breakdowns to identify preventability
Qualifications
Fleet/transportation, repair and maintenance experience of preferably at least 10 years for a medium to large size company.
Possess a working knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and understand maintenance and parts manuals, maintenance and wiring diagrams, schematics and other written instructions related to the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge and experience with repair and maintenance of heavy-duty trucks and equipment
Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, DOT as they apply to the operation
Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in a garage and/or the field, in conformance with the specifications contained in the applicable maintenance manuals, diagrams and/or instructions.
Possesses a sense of urgency and ownership
Excellent follow-up skills with the ability to complete assignments/projects through to completion.
Possesses analytical, problem solving and customer service sills.
A valid CDL (A class) license preferred.
Certification under the federal Department of Transportation guidelines for brake adjustment and repair.
Physical Demands
In a typical work setting, people in this job:
Lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds on occasion.
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
Stand for long periods of time.
Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization.