Maintenance Manager at Hoffmaster Group Inc. in Oconto, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of the Role

Our goal is to have an efficient, effective production system that meets our customers and business needs by eliminating waste every day. We accomplish this by finding ways to shorten lead-time, reduce inventory and reduce cost using PDCA in spite of any variable volume and economic downturn. This position drives continuous improvement and creates a developmental environment improving maintenance work force effectiveness and building strong relationships with process partners. Is responsible for planning, control, and management of planned and unplanned maintenance work by setting priorities, establishing challenging plans for improvement, and aligning resources to ensure completion of performance goals. Leads maintenance by supervising, coaching, reinforcing vision and values, and coordinating all aspects of the Maintenance System including Budgeting, Performance to Standards, Parts Room Inventory, and developing an effective and strong maintenance support system to improve OEE, reliability and uptime on all assets. Works collaboratively with other sites to take advantage of synergy opportunities and share best practices.

Essential Job Duties

• Reinforce the Oconto / Hoffmaster vision and support its values.

• Ensure techs / equipment are working safely and using the proper permits, lockout /tag out procedures.

• Responsible for the safety of all associates in areas of responsibility and supports efforts throughout the manufacturing facility.

• Provide leadership and rapid response to all workplace hazards, near miss situations and safety improvement projects.

• Follow and Maintain all Food Safety, SQF, GMP and HACCP Guidelines.

• Written and verbal communication upward, downward, and across the organization chart.

• Manage daily operations in alignment with basic corporate and Oconto business goals.

• Develop team leader(s) to master processes within the group and coach other team members.

• Evaluate Performance of technicians and provides a systematic process of developing the competencies of the work group.

• Utilize the Lean Daily Management process (Tier process) and support the overall CI mindset.
• Day to day management of all maintenance personnel across all shifts including hiring, training, etc. Responsible for the maintenance of all plant equipment including building and grounds.

• Leadership of root cause analyses on unplanned downtime and equipment failures, including countermeasures and corrective actions.

• Improving the Reliability of Assets through disciplined execution of maintenance work processes to ensure on-time execution of predictive and preventative maintenance.

• Understands Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) key performance indicators such as MTBF, OEE, and maintenance labor standards.

• Management of the maintenance planner position, Maintenance Lead, and MRO with a focused approach on the concepts of Total Productive Maintenance.

• Maintain exceptional knowledge of all assets, process strong electro/mechanical skills with the ability to direct the team of talented craftspeople.

• Strong Project Management Skill Set to ensure projects are done on time, within budget, and to the quality level expected.

• Provides realistic estimates for labor, parts, and contractors required on work orders.

• Determines skills needed to complete work, estimates labor hours, and crew size.

• Management of outside contractors assigned to routine inspections and repair work; i.e.. Compressors, HVAC, etc.

• Coordinates plans with contractors, construction crews, engineering, and outside services as required.

• Cost management - Monitor and adjust spending as needed based on volumes, equipment failures, and interact routinely with accounting on variation to plans.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Understands and uses formal problem-solving approaches.

• QC Methodology: Meets specifications for both external and internal customers.

• PDCA Thinking: Plan Do Check Act cycle.

• Utilizes good team member skills.

• Management: Develop employees, delegate, coach and build teams.

• Concise communication both verbally and in writing to all levels within the organization.

• Project Management: Can lead a project using formal project management approach.

• Leadership: Should be able to lead people even if they do not report directly to position. Able to facilitate and manage meetings.

• CMMS: Thorough knowledge of our CMMS system. Should be at a "super user" level.

• Decision Making: Use of decision tools. Decisiveness and strong problem-solving skills

• Recognize Waste and Opportunity: Able to recognize waste and size up opportunities for improvement, even in a lean manufacturing environment.

• Must be skilled in the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power point).

• Experience working in paper converting and/or printing a plus.
• Preferred 4 year Technical Degree
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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