Maintenance Manager
Full-Time
About You
The person we are looking for is energetic, success-driven, technically proficient, and has extensive experience in electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic maintenance and repair. You possess exemplary leadership, team-building, problem-solving, and time management skills. You are a role model and a leader who is a key player in the success of the business. You believe safety comes first to achieve and sustain Zero Harm outcomes.
Position Snapshot
The Maintenance Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the maintenance team, which includes setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment. They will ensure optimal equipment and machine performance to support plant operations. To be successful in this role, you will:
- Manage the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of production machinery and support equipment, and assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
- Utilize CMMS (Maximo) to identify high-wear parts that can be added to PM schedules to reduce unplanned downtime
- Promote a positive atmosphere in the maintenance department and other departments
- Confer with production supervision to coordinate maintenance activities
- Be the driving force behind the maintenance team’s Maximo usage
- Work with direct reports to develop training plans for areas of weakness to improve individual performance
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and the quality of products
- Research and execute capital appropriation expenditures
- Technical degree in a relevant area preferred
- Specific work-related experience in industrial electrical (3-phase) controls and devices, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and machining
- Previous work-related experience as a Maintenance Manager is required, or a combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
- Experience in steel wire manufacturing is preferred but not required.
- Should have considerable experience in the following: A proven record of success in a manufacturing Maintenance Management role, stable work history, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices, and the ability to lead and develop a productive workforce.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment:
- Lead team members involved in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery
- Manage the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of production machinery and support equipment.
- Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
- Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment; establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate the activities of individual departments
- Remain proactive in diagnosing and providing preventive care for equipment
- Manage the MAXIMO CMMS and supervise the CMMS point person
- Ensure that all department safety practices and processes are followed
For your hard work, you receive:
- Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Paid time off including holidays and vacation
- Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.
About the Company:
Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.
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Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786-2141.