Maintenance Manager, Phoenix

Maintenance Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize and supervise the daily maintenance function for the Plant including equipment, tools, facilities and grounds while controlling related maintenance and labour costs
Coordinates with the Plant Manager, Plant Supervisors and other employees as needed
Ensures working order of equipment and tools through preventative maintenance to achieve efficient and safe production levels while eliminating unnecessary downtime
Leads, Schedules, and evaluates assigned maintenance and janitorial work.
Fosters positive working relationships and responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints and other employee matters
Designs, implements and manages a preventative maintenance program for all mechanical equipment and tools
Oversees including documentation, installations, maintaining, repairs, adjustments, troubleshooting and inspection of equipment and tools
Continuous improvement initiatives to streamline product flow and improve efficiencies
Maintains knowledge of current trends in the field and maintains appropriate licensure or certifications
Qualifications:
Excellent knowledge of mechanical equipment, preventative maintenance, overhauling and trouble shooting skills
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree
3-5 Years related experience
Experience in lean, six sigma and kaizan
Strong communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Technical background including: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic
Project Management experience
Leadership experience, unionized environment an asset
Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and scheduling
Proficiency with Computers
Availability for afternoon shift
Travel to USA for training
Hire/ Fire and Leadership Experience is a must.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.