Maintenance Manager

Location: Le Sueur

Role Summary
The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for the overall maintenance strategy, encompassing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities. The Maintenance Manager will lead a team of skilled technicians, fostering a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. The role demands a deep understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations, equipment maintenance, and facility management.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with production, quality, and engineering departments to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Key Role Specific Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance programs to ensure the reliability of equipment and systems.
• Schedule and oversee routine maintenance tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to production activities.
• Coordinate with production and quality departments to align maintenance schedules with production demands and quality standards.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional development.
• Ensure the maintenance team adheres to all safety regulations and company policies, promoting a culture of safety first.

Equipment and Facility Management

• Oversee the installation, repair, and maintenance of all machinery, equipment, and utility systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, maintenance logs, and equipment histories.
• Ensure the facility meets all regulatory requirements, including GMP, OSHA, and other relevant standards.

Safety and Compliance

• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures, conducting regular safety inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA regulations, and other industry standards, maintaining the highest levels of operational integrity.
• Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality or safety.

Budgeting and Inventory Management

• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and maintenance supplies, optimizing stock levels to prevent downtime.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers for equipment, parts, and services, ensuring the best value for the company.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, implementing best practices in maintenance and reliability.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in maintenance technology, integrating new tools and techniques into the maintenance strategy.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Competencies Required

ACCOUNTABILITY/EXECUTION - A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions. Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions.

FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
- Is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.

INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

INTEGRITY/PERSONAL…