Maintenance Manager
On-siteRuston, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage all maintenance activities and personnel across the wood pellet manufacturing facility, overseeing maintenance planning, reliability initiatives, and departmental budgets. Develop and execute plant strategies focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency while championing a safe workplace and ensuring regulatory compliance. Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage 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 a team of up to 20 professionals, and partner with Operations to minimize downtime and improve equipment availability.
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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