Job description
Job Title: MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Reports To: PLANT MANAGER
Location: Irvine, CA USA
Department: OPERATIONS
Summary:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all equipment installations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the Irvine facilities. He/she develops, improves and executes maintenance procedures, manages maintenance budgets, and leads a team of maintenance and facility professionals to achieve operational excellence, high production uptime and utilization.
Responsibilities:
- Meet the KPIs of the maintenance department and support operations at Irvine to meet its objectives.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies and procedures that minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions.
- Supervise and manage the maintenance team to ensure that all maintenance activities are performed efficiently and in compliance with safety standards.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities and equipment to identify areas for improvement and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Manage maintenance-related budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining high standards of equipment and facility upkeep.
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to acquire high-quality services and materials for maintenance projects.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance procedures and reduce costs.
- Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work.
- Ensure all maintenance work is documented according to the requirements to collect information for the machine history.
- Monitor the inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies and reorder them to avoid delays in maintenance activities.
- Ensure that the facility infrastructure, such as the UPS system, generator, and compressors, is maintained well.
- Train and develop maintenance staff to enhance their skillsets and efficiency.
- Mentor the team to identify root causes for equipment downtime and effectively manage corrective actions.
- Respond promptly to emergencies involving equipment breakdowns, mitigating potential hazards or interruptions.
- Lead by example - consistently promote and demonstrate high-performance standards and outcome-based thinking.
- Uphold and embrace the company values.
- Identify and track training needs. Conduct internal training meetings, one-on-one development sessions, and outside technical skills training.
- Use CMMS effectively to improve machine uptime, response time, and optimal parts inventory.
- Ensure that all maintenance operations are done in accordance with company policy and in compliance with laws, regulations, and OSHA guidelines.
- Ensure that the facility satisfies all industry regulations and is in compliance with local building codes, fire codes etc.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned.
