Maintenance Director at Friedman Industries Inc – Granite City, Illinois

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintenance Director Leads and directs all aspects of the facility maintenance department. This includes, but is not limited to,

1. Develops maintenance plans / Safety Compliance:
   • Establishing robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
   • Scheduling all maintenance activities.
   • Leading / Coordinating / Performing equipment repairs.
   • Overseeing outside contractors.
   • Maintains records: Maintains records of repairs, preventative maintenance, warranties, and inspections.
2. Supervise Maintenance Staff:
   • Hires and trains new employees.
   • Schedule work crews.
   • Assign roles /responsibilities for staff.
3. Key leader of Maintenance / Safety Compliance: Works closely with other internal and external personnel / Collaborates with other internal / external stakeholders.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THIS ROLE:

• 40% - Oversees maintenance operations: Manages the maintenance department, including the work crews, assigning responsibility and supervising staff.
• 20% - Develops maintenance plans: Creates maintenance policies and procedures including how to meet or exceed OSHA and other agency requirements.
• 10% - Ensures compliance: Ensures that all maintenance work complies with applicable safety, health and environmental regulations.
• 10% - Coordinates Inspections: Coordinates inspections and audits as necessary.
• 10% - Maintains Records: Maintains records of repairs, preventative maintenance, warranties and inspections.
• 10% - Creates budgets: Develops budgets, capital and inventory.

• EDUCATION:
  • Technical or bachelors degree (bachelor's degree preferred) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Equivalent degree in facility operations, business, or management.
  • Equivalent experience with military or other structured training / experience.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in industrial maintenance management: Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience or equivalent with combined education / experience.
  • Military background is a plus.
• SKILLS:
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Strong technical Skills
  • leadership experience
  • Strong computer knowledge / experience
  • Problem-solving skills.