JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Haslet, TX

Reports to: Plant Manager

COMPANY

Conner Industries, Inc. is a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor in the industrial lumber, custom wood packaging, and integrated packaging markets. With an outstanding reputation, and over 40 years as an industry leader, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and currently sit at #2 in the U.S. for market share. Best of all, we are growing!

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the overall coordination of maintenance in the plant. Manage the preventative/predictive maintenance and Maintenance Work Order Systems. Ability to contribute to the creation of, and management of budgets related to capital equipment, facility, repair, maintenance and related labor. To optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals. Be an energetic leader who works with Operations to ensure safety, quality and efficiency are trending in the right direction. Work with Conner Industries’ Core Values in mind.

Requirements

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Champion sound safety and housekeeping practices while leading by example

• Work closely with management to schedule work that is required by the maintenance team to optimize productivity

• Order parts necessary to complete repairs and keep monthly spending under control and within budget to ensure the factory is operating safely, at the highest quality level

• Prepare work schedules, assign daily work, and oversee the repair work

• Daily verification of task completion and assessment of quality of the work performed

• Participate in identifying hiring needs, employee selection and training process

• Develop maintenance departmental expectations, lead and motivate team members, and identify opportunities for improvement

• Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and performs periodic performance reviews to determine progress

• Trains maintenance staff on proper maintenance techniques, procedures, and skills

• Responsible for training of maintenance safety written programs: Lock Out / Tag Out, Electrical Safety, Crane and Hoist, Fall Protection, Haz Mat, etc. Procedural updates as necessary in conjunction with Safety Director and Continuous Improvement Director

• Provide technical support and coaching so that safety and operational procedures relating to company equipment ensure a safe working environment in compliance with company and regulatory standards

• Consistent communication with all levels of employees to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals

• Participates in interplant cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical problems

• Responsible for driving continuous improvement in Key Maintenance Metrics through:

o Submission of records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed into the company computer system software (Fiix)

• Manage the work order system and ensuring work requests are completed in a timely fashion

• Accurate and appropriate spare parts inventory, including critical parts

• Develop critical spare parts listing

• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, Lean, and Six Sigma

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of experience in maintenance management or plant engineering in a manufacturing environment, lumber experience is a plus

• 4+ years people management experience required

• Experience with Industrial Automation is preferred

• Great communicator and experience building/working in a team environment

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.

• Must manage production equipment spare key parts inventory to optimum levels

• Industrial experience in the repair and maintenance of production equipment. Electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills are a must.

• Strong on Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s)

• Electrical experience should consist of 240v/480v, AC/DC drives, single/three phase wiring practices, familiar with all safety regulations and NEC codes and requirements.

• Strong planning, organization and time management skills

• Must be able to diagnose problems, identify needs for improvement, and implement and adapt to change

• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.

• Familiarity of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus, especially Total Preventative Maintenance

• Job requires successful candidate to be on-call 24/7

• Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit and kneel. The employee is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in a fast pace environment. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear. The employee is required to use repetitive motions. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to focus. Subject to fluctuating temperatures within the work facility, as impacted by the weather.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Conner Industries is committed to ensuring the health and safety of their workforce. However, this job is performed in a non-air-conditioned work environment, where the candidate may occasionally be exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise. This position will require you to work near powered industrial trucks, equipment and near moving mechanical parts. Work will require the employee to wear personal protective equipment as directed and adhere to all facility environmental, safety and health rules and requirements.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

EEO STATEMENT

Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Conner Industries does not disqualify applicants that test positive for THC on the pre-employment drug screen. As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off - Accrued Immediately, Available at 30 days

• 8 Company Paid Holidays

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Program - Including Trade Schools

• Training & Development