Maintenance Manager

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Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

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• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
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• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

Job Description:

U.S. Pipe – Bessemer, Alabama location is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance operations to support safe, reliable, and efficient production. The Maintenance Manager leads maintenance supervisors and the maintenance workforce, ensuring effective preventive maintenance, timely repairs, equipment reliability, and successful execution of maintenance and capital projects. Working closely with Plant and Production leadership, the Maintenance Manager prioritizes operational needs, minimizes downtime, improves maintenance processes, and promotes a strong safety culture, team accountability, and compliance with company standards and applicable labor agreements.

As a Maintenance Manager you will:

• Leadership and Workforce Development: Lead and develop maintenance supervisors and employees, establish clear expectations, address performance concerns, and promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Identify training needs and ensure employees are equipped to perform their responsibilities effectively.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety standards, established procedures, and applicable regulations. Promote safe work practices and hold leaders and employees accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintenance and Equipment Reliability: Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maintain equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and support optimal production output. Direct efforts to resolve significant equipment issues and minimize operational disruptions.
• Production and Operational Support: Partner with Plant and Production leadership to identify the causes of production delays, prioritize maintenance needs, and coordinate resources to support production goals. Communicate significant maintenance issues and resolution plans to plant leadership.
• Project and Engineering Coordination: Oversee maintenance projects, equipment modifications, facility improvements, capital initiatives, and scheduled shutdowns. Coordinate with Engineering, contractors, and other company resources to support effective planning, installation, and completion of projects.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage maintenance budgets, monitor labor and material costs, oversee purchasing and contractor resources, and implement cost-control measures to ensure effective use of departmental resources.
• Performance and Continuous Improvement: Monitor maintenance performance, equipment downtime, preventive maintenance effectiveness, project progress, and departmental costs to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen overall plant performance.
• Labor Relations and Employee Relations: Ensure consistent application of applicable labor agreements, company policies, and work rules. Partner with Human Resources and plant leadership to address grievances, employee concerns, and other workforce matters, and represent the company in labor-related discussions as assigned.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in plant leadership discussions and collaborate with other departments to establish priorities, resolve operational challenges, and support company objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field preferred. Significant relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, including at least 5 years managing a maintenance department in a large manufacturing operation, including responsibility for maintenance operations, equipment reliability, or repair activities.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams across multiple shifts, managing budgets, and directing preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and major repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, direct work, develop employees, establish accountability, and address performance concerns.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance needs, coordinate resources, manage competing demands, and respond effectively to equipment failures and operational challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and other applicable business systems.

Preferred:

• Experience in a unionized environment, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and labor relations.
• Experience improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and strengthening maintenance processes and workforce performance.

Physical Requirements:

• This position will be working in an office environment as well as, will spend extensive time in the plant exposed to Foundry operations.
• This position will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust. Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
• This position will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting with or without reasonable accommodations.

If you are a seasoned leader with a track record of success and are looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Maintenance Manager position. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining and improving our maintenance processes and team.

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