Maintenance Area Manager

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The Maintenance Area role is the owner of the Maintenance work process and provides functional direction for a maintenance organization of ~ 60 employees.  Accountable for and contribute towards, the safety, productivity, quality and overall effectiveness of the workforce.  Responsible for developing and leading facility maintenance strategy and implementing Maintenance Work Management Processes.  Accountable for functional/administrative goals, establishing and working within a budget and developing future talent.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the are maintenance organization 
• Collaborate with other resources and work processes 
• Deliver results: Safety, Reliability and Maintenance cost optimization 
• Provides functional direction to unit Maintenance Group Leader, unit Maintenance Planner and Scheduler, Maintenance Materials Coordinator, Skilled Craft Trainer, and provides input and/or direction to unit Maintenance Engineers
• Accountable for, or contributing towards the safety, productivity, quality and overall effectiveness of the work force
• Leverages the Global Maintenance Work Process and Sub-Processes across plant or unit
• Accountable for the overall application of the Maintain Facility Work Process and overall alignment to the business' needs.  This means: 
  • Implement Maintenance Work Management Process to the level that is locally required and adds value to the operating unit or business 
  • Ensures effective linkages with other processes 
• The Maintenance Leader will assure that all Maintenance Procedures will include a hazard assessment indicating safety, health and environmental considerations and control measures to prevent contact or exposure. This information can be documented in the hazards and precautions table, the control measures block, or can be referenced in other documentation.
• The individual is accountable for functional/administrative goals and for establishing the budget that is consistent with the business needs 
• Responsible for carrying out cost management
• Competency Profiles, Employee Development, Deployment, Compensation in their span of control
• Drives emergence of culture and desired behavior
• Analyzes and audits work process results
• Articulates the expectations of all unit maintenance employees via the Site vision, Facility Maintenance Strategy, goals and common behaviors 
• Coordinates/sponsors the formation of teams for timely resource leveraging to support significant opportunities 
• Demands use of the Management of Change for value added improvements
• Accountable for measuring the performance of individuals against the expectations of the work processes and the utilization of most effective technology
• Ensures delivery of agreed to services as required by the business, area or site 
• Optimizes the interface to other work processes within the business, area or site
• Actively participates in Maintenance Leadership teams within the business or site 
• Ensures delivery of best in class services to the businesses 

Capabilities Required for this Role (Knowledge Skills & Abilities):

• Technical understanding of all unit operational processes
• Knowledge of appropriate standards, protocols, and systems
• Microsoft Office knowledge and skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Functional understanding of Maintenance Scheduling software
• Strong interpersonal and Conflict Resolution Skills with the ability to influence managers, peers and the maintenance team
• Effective risk management and mitigation skills
• Demonstrated skill in verbal and written communications, planning and organizing
• Excellent organization and time management skills to include prioritization, scheduling, and optimizing work force skills and resources
• Root cause analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skill
• Safety, Quality & Environmental Auditing skills
• Leadership skills – Coaching & mentoring
• Proven understanding of Unit Maintenance Work Management Processes

Behaviors Required for this Role:

• Organizational skills - Having and using the knowledge of our organization’s