Maintenance Manager
On-siteDelhi, 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. Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and small capital improvement projects while championing a safe workplace through strict regulatory compliance. Partner with Operations and Reliability teams to minimize downtime, utilizing a CMMS for work orders and inventory control to drive productivity improvements. Lead, coach, and mentor up to 20 maintenance professionals, ensuring procedures remain current and implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and RCM best practices. Identify operational risks and mitigate them while maintaining environmental and safety standards. Report directly to the Plant Manager in Morehouse, Louisiana, supporting Drax's mission to decarbonize the planet through world-class maintenance practices.
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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