Maintenance Manager
On-siteLake Providence, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage all maintenance activities and personnel across the wood pellet manufacturing facility in Morehouse, Louisiana. Develop and execute plant maintenance strategies focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency while managing budgets, resources, and small capital improvement projects. Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to oversee work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory, championing safety culture and regulatory compliance. Partner with Operations and Reliability teams to minimize downtime, drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies, and lead a team of up to 20 professionals. Identify operational risks, implement mitigation measures, and ensure procedures and training programs remain current.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10 years of maintenance or related industrial experience with responsibility for maintenance assets
- Previous experience leading and supervising maintenance teams
- Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, asset reliability, and preventive maintenance programs
- Experience using CMMS software
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and RCM principles
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Additional reliability, maintenance, or leadership certifications
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