Maintenance Manager
On-siteGrove, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage all maintenance activities and personnel across the wood pellet manufacturing facility, developing and executing plant strategies focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency. Oversee maintenance budgets, resources, and small capital improvement projects while championing a safe workplace through strict regulatory compliance. Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System to track work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory, supporting Reliability-Centered Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance best practices. Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, lead and mentor a team of up to 20 professionals, and identify operational risks with appropriate mitigation measures. Partner with Operations and Reliability teams to minimize downtime and improve maintenance KPIs in this full-time, on-site role in Morehouse, Louisiana.
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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