Maintenance Manager
Silgan Plastics Corporation

Job Info

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Maintenance Manager provides clear direction and effective leadership to the Maintenance department through goal setting and timely feedback. This individual is responsible for supporting the activities of the manufacturing operation and leading continuous improvement efforts within the maintenance and manufacturing areas. Ensures that the facility, infrastructure and equipment are properly maintained with a focus on safety, quality and performance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides leadership to the Maintenance group and ensures the department operates safely and efficiently.

2. Manages capital projects and project timelines from inception through to completion.

3. Monitors equipment performance and safety to ensure equipment performs to required standards.

4. Directs preventive maintenance activities and ensures that PM program is effective and that maximum efficiencies are achieved.

5. Develops opportunities to reduce costs or improve performance through effective capital planning and/or workflow redesign.

6. Timely and effective communication with Plant Manager and Manufacturing Manager on key equipment or downtime issues.

7. Assists in development of annual plant budget.

8. Monitor and prioritize maintenance spending to ensure timely repairs at the best value.

9. Member of plant Safety Committee with a strong commitment to safety.

10. Oversees and participates in ongoing training program for subordinates and key employees.

11. Provides support as needed for a 24hour blow molding operation.

Project Leader, all maintenance department employees.

EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum of 5 years' experience in a medium to large manufacturing facility with experience supervising a department.

Preferred: 5 - 10 years' experience as a Maintenance Manager in a shuttle blow molding facility.

SKILLS: Required: Strong technical background; proven leader with experience supervising technicians; strong writing and computer skills. Good communication skills. Strong commitment to safety.

Preferred: Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting; Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills. Processing background in a blow molding facility.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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