Maintenance Manager -Industrial Equipment

The Equipment Maintenance Manager our Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) facility is responsible for implementing and maintaining a successful maintenance program that includes maintenance, repair and improvement of facility equipment, machinery, buildings and related safety systems. This shall include the responsibility of establishing and maintaining the department’s CMMS (computerized maintenance management system). This position requires competency in problem solving, team building and decision making. Must be available for travel for company purposes for training, developing and other programs supported by STERIS. Responsible for the ongoing training and development of staff employees. 

This position oversees an equipment maintenance team and directs maintenance activities and support for 7/24/365 operations. 

Must have knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance including (electronics & PLC logic controllers).  

What you’ll do as a Maintenance Manager:

• Directs maintenance activities and support for 7/24/365 operations. Respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed and must be available for contact on troubleshooting or issues that cannot be resolved by Maintenance staff. Establishes and promotes the Preventive Maintenance Program for the facility, and reviews effectiveness.
• Analyzes unplanned downtime, develops corrective actions and establishes a proactive plan using the department’s CMMS to reduce or eliminate future occurrences and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensures all paperwork for planned and unplanned equipment maintenance is completed properly and entered into the department’s CMMS and filed as per audit requirements.
• Analyzes new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations using predictive and preventive maintenance practices. Recommends skills improvement needed for self and staff to improve equipment performance.
• Ensure equipment remains operational in accordance with validated parameters. Including documentation of scheduled and unscheduled work orders to include proper change control documentation and review as required.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment, building, grounds, utilities, janitorial services and associated contracts.

• Responsible for developing sustainable operations and practices to include alternative energy processes and recycling programs.
• Maintains mechanical and technical skills knowledge and abilities by attending workshops, reviews trade publications and participates in training others to conduct minor, basic repairs to equipment, machinery, etc. Addresses any training deficiency as noted.
• Ensures that all federal, state and local regulations are adhered to and maintains the facility such that it may be inspected by any regulatory agency at any time.
• Develop and implement training programs to meet the needs of the Maintenance Technicians including but not limited to safety procedures, LOTO and electrical safety, equipment operation, applicable work instructions and procedures.
• Must be proficient in the requirements of the Senior Maintenance Technician, Project Technician and Maintenance Technician positions and shall be required to provide training to the technicians in these roles.
• Determine the appropriate schedule for maintenance staff according to plant demands. Maintain this schedule to ensure appropriate 7/24/365 operation and emergency response coverage. Potentially acting as the emergency response coordinator.
• Selects, conduct interviews, orients, trains and evaluates new maintenance staff. Writes and conducts performance evaluations of existing staff and communicates opportunities for growth monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Implementing growth tasks for staff and monitor progress. Mentor staff and promote employee growth. Provide corrective counseling as needed

Additional Duties

• Promotes a team environment based on a successful Safety, Quality and Productivity program to meet the established goals set forth by the company. Actively engaged in management of site safety program. To include development and training on related safety procedures. Enforces safety practices such as Lockout/Tagout and proper use of PPE by all trained employees.
• Supply maintenance personal with all PPE required to achieve a safe work environment.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions. Negotiates for the best terms possible with suppliers.
• Recommends and manages in the planning, justification and implementation of facility driven capital improvement projects and supports Engineering on major capital improvement projects to maintain asset value as needs arise.
• Plans and implements Equipment and/or safety related continuous improvement projects.
• Protects company confidential information by properly storing, retrieving and disseminating such information only to those authorized.
• Ensures compliance with local and federal regulations (OSHA, FDA, ISO, EPA, NRC, NEC). Establish and manage relationship with local emergency services (fire, local law enforcement, building security, corporate security).
• Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned
• Works with facility leadership and maintenance staff to address audit findings

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment with knowledge of pneumatics, welding, mechanics, hydraulics, electrical, PLCs and electronic applications,
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and experience using a CMMS system.  
• Strong organizing, data analysis and math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans,
• Experience preparing capital and expense budgets for annual planning.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures of facility and operating equipment (electronics and PLC logic controllers) using schematics, blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to influence people in opinions, attitude or judgments; to generalize, evaluate and make decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to supervise outside contractors.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance environment including a working knowledge of pneumatics, welding, mechanics, hydraulics, electrical, PLCs and electronic applications, preferred.
• Experience with supporting and implementing Lean practices and principles, preferred.

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
• Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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