Maintenance & Facilities Manager at Progress Mfg. Inc.

Do you want to work for the best employer in the area? Progress Mfg. Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician.  With competitive pay, PTO, great benefits, 401K, department incentive pay, and life insurance, Progress Mfg. is the best place to work! Not to mention the friendly environment here at Progress Mfg. where employees are challenged, encouraged to excel, and invested in every single day. Come work for a company that values its employees and has a strong focus on producing quality products. Apply today!

DEFINITION:

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for directing the day to day activates of the maintenance and facilities employees.  The Manager is responsible to direct and balance the work force needed to meet the objectives:

Maintenance =  Eliminate Equipment Down Time (continually minimize)

Facilities =        Keep the building comfortable, safe and clean

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining maintenance and the facility work schedule.  This includes approving or declining time off sending people home or bringing in temporary workers to meet demands. This also includes hiring and terminating or laying-off employees when needed. He or she is responsible for handling requests for wage adjustment and subsequent changes within the limitations of the approved pay scale.  

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is also responsible for training and enforcement of policies in the areas of productivity, safety, quality, and attendance. He or she is also responsible for the proper documentation of disciplinary actions evolving enforcement of these policies.

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for employee moral and motivation. This includes giving employees positive reinforcement for a job well done and constructive criticism in areas that need improvement. The Maintenance and Facilities Manager is expected to complete fair and honest employee evaluations for each of his or her direct employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Machine Maintenance
  • Keep production machines running so production goals can be meet
  • Order parts and tools needed to perform maintenance duties
  • Maintain the maintenance work force.
  • Assign and monitor tasks and projects
  • Implement and sustain the 5S Program including Audits.
  • Records
    • Preventative Maintenance Software
      • Machinery files
    • Monitor and Reports
      • Downtime
        • Keep track of blue card reports and accuracy of report
    • Vendors/Contractors
      • Keep accurate and updated lists of all needed vendors.
    • Just Do It forms
    • Keeping KPI’s current and Accurate
  • Hire appropriate personnel.
    • Prepare and submit for the posting of jobs.
    • Interview applicants.
    • New hire orientation.
    • Continually improve personnel thru training or hires.
  • Train appropriate personnel.
    • Disciplinary documentation and actions including discharge.
    • Wage adjustments and employee reviews for maintenance workers.
    • Time off approvals and denials.
    • Teaching moment’s good and constructive criticism.

• Facilities
  • Hire appropriate personnel.
  • Train appropriate personnel
  • Custodian Staff
  • Implement and sustain the 5S Program including Audits.
  • Coordinate the Maintenance and Repair of the Company’s facilities.
    • Lighting
    • AC/Heating
    • Gate and Fencing
    • Garage doors/Fire Suppression System
    • Structural items

• • Garbage and Recycling Disposal
    • Recycling
    • Monitor and maintain garbage removal as needed

• • Facility Custodian / Yard Cleaning
    • Office cleaning
    • Lunchroom cleaning
    • Lawn care
    • Sprinkler system operation and maintenance
    • Floor scrubbing including production designated spots
    • Cafeteria Plan
    • Snow removal
  • Assist with Security Cameras and overall security of building
    • Help trouble shoot and fix or get help with any phone or camera problems
  • Keys
    • Organize all company keys
    • Issue keys and key cards
    • Record what key have been issued
    • Do required upkeep and updates as needed for the electronic door system
• Safety
  • Be a part of the safety program and committee.
  • Help facilitate the completion of safety suggestions, unsafe work areas, and/or processes.
  • Actively monitor and report violations.
  • Trainer for certain machine processes.
  • Train and certify Forklift, Trucks/trailer use, and Overhead Crane Operators
• Trucks/trailers
  • Schedule and carry out routine maintenance on all company vehicles and trailers
  • Take care of unscheduled vehicle repairs or maintenance
  • Take care of licensing and registration for all company vehicles

• Possibilities of bringing in temporary workers.
• Responsible for employee moral and motivation.
• Cleanliness of the production facility.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communication between Operation’s Team Members.
• Trouble shoots production quality, safety and productivity problems.

• Expected to participate and implement with team members goals to achieve continual improvement.

• Will be responsible for proper locking and securing the facility.
• Coordinating with outside vendors and possibly building certain retail items yourself.
• Must maintain an attitude of continual improvement and stay on top of updating SOP’s.
• Communicate status of special projects and normal duties effectively with supervisor.

• Must be able to become certified to safely use the forklift, pickup trucks, and overhead crane.

• Performs other duties as necessary.

Key Measures

• Budget Observance for Maintenance related Items
• Maintenance Related Machine Downtime
• Preventative Work Orders
• Just Do It action forms
• Quarterly planning and Goals

Education: Degree. desired

Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing company, with 10+ years recent experience.

Skills:

1. Excellent organizational skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
2. Practical and theoretical knowledge of production processes particularly machining, robotic, sawing, shearing, punching, drilling, and welding.
3. Strong knowledge of electrical power and systems, hydraulic and mechanical systems including fluid power and systems, and pneumatic power and systems.
4. Basic understanding of computer systems, Microsoft operating systems, word, excel, outlook, and a knowledge of CMMS/Emaint programs.
5. Practical and theoretical knowledge of employee management practices, hiring, employee motivation, disciplinary actions, termination, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is directly responsible in; continual training, motivating, and disciplining, the maintenance and cleaning work force.