Maintenance Manager

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We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY: Direct hands-on mechanical and electrical hourly and salaried employee(s) to meet short and long-range objectives with optimum efficiency.  Plan maintenance/capital budgets through the identification of plant opportunities.  Ensure project standards and guidelines are applied and adhered to as established.  Focus on productivity improvements to attain cost optimization.  Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained and documented.  Develop and implement improved maintenance processes aimed at optimizing the overall productivity of the plant.  Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure implementation and progress of goals.  Drive a culture of change from reactive to proactive in the approach to asset management and reliability.  Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) initiatives and awareness programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Reliability and availability of plant assets and equipment

• Directs and prioritizes needed repairs
• Regularly advises production/plant management of needed equipment status and repair
• Leads the identification of and resolution of equipment failures
• Allocates resources appropriately in the face of competing demands
• Effectively manage the selection and utilization of contractors

Champion maintenance department communications

• Communicate effectively with all maintenance employees
• Clearly establish and communicate the vision for the department
• Creates a culture of trust and open communication

Leadership and Development of Maintenance Staff (Electricians and Mechanics)

• Provide hands-on structure, direction, and feedback to the maintenance team
• Readily share information and develop the maintenance team by delegating to their strengths
• Set clear guidelines and expectations for the maintenance team
• Be a positive leader that encourages cross-functional communication.
• Drive culture change from reactive to proactive in the approach to asset management and reliability.
• Provide clear and honest feedback to direct reports and those managed through projects
• Establish and communicate clear roles and job performance expectations

Direct Maintenance, electrical, and engineering to meet short-and long-range objectives with optimum efficiency.

• Plan maintenance/capital budgets through the identification of plant opportunities.
• Ensure annual outages are planned, scheduled, executed, and closed.
•  Meet reliability, efficiencies, and cost objectives as planned and budgeted.
• Ensure project standards and guidelines are applied and adhered to as established.
• Focus on productivity improvements to attain cost optimization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained and documented.
• Implement spares management best practices.
• Develop and implement improved maintenance processes aimed at optimizing the overall productivity of the plant

Environmental, Health and Safety

• Lead by example and demonstrate EH&S leadership
• Ensures compliance of the maintenance team with all EH&S standards, programs and requirements
• Monitors workplace to ensure a safe and healthy environment
• Demonstrate environmental and safety regulatory leadership.  Support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives and awareness programs.
• Ensure employees have a clear understanding of expected safety performance. 
• Be a leader and promoter of a safety culture
• Responsible for the facilities’ Safe Food initiative based on FSMA and current good manufacturing practices

Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong knowledge of electrical power infrastructure and process control systems
• Demonstrated management and financial leadership experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs. 
• Good understanding of safety, environmental, and the desire to following all established procedures are required.
• Forward looking action-oriented team player that works well with cross functional groups
• Displays sound judgment when deciding among multiple alternatives
• Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and communication skills, proven problem-solving skills and can think “outside the box”
• Must be capable of work any shift, overtime, seven days, or holidays, if needed.  Solid daily attendance is required.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint software.  Previous SAP knowledge is a plus. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working in an office environment, mining, and mineral processing environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions:  Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance Engineering, or a technical-related field or demonstrated skills and ability and/or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.

PREFFERED EDUCATION:

• 1 - 3 BS Degree in Engineering or a relevant / related field; with strong electrical, PLC control, and Mechanical Maintenance background. Master’s degree is a plus.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 1-3 Must have at least five to seven years of previous proven hands-on maintenance leadership experience in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing, construction, and/or mining environment. Previous electrical or mechanical experience is required.  Development and implementation of reliability systems and programs are desired.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

• Engineer, Project, Process, Mechanical
• Maintenance Planner
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Production Manager
• Previous lean manufacturing experience is preferred.

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.

Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time. We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn’t stop at the workplace. That’s why we provide educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

At Lhoist North America, your success is our investment.

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That’s why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a core part of who we are.

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