Maintenance Manager

  • Full-time
  • Job Posting Date: 15-Aug-24
  • Department: Manufacturing

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Manager with a background in control engineering. This person must be ambitious and possess the desire to grow into broader leadership position. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of all maintenance and asset improvement activities at the Cambridge BlueScope Coated Products plant. This involves leading a team of mechanical technicians, electrical technicians to meet the operational needs of the business and addresses equipment risks appropriately. The Maintenance Manager will have a strong alignment to supporting the production and quality teams by being a reliable, capable and collaborative partner in maximizing the output of the plant.

Key Focus Areas

  • Monitoring safety KPI’s, performing audits to verify compliance with safety policy and procedures, investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, conducting training/coaching.
  • Directing the overall maintenance effort so that production and customer needs are met safely and efficiently. This includes responding to breakdowns, fault finding problems, making equipment improvements and deploying an effective preventative maintenance program.
  • Coaching, mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution, developing/coaching, recruiting, termination, training, succession planning, scheduling, timekeeping.
  • Approving expenditure, monitoring and forecasting spend, developing budgets, assessing spend at months end.
  • Capturing KPI data, preparing reports to communicate performance to employees and management, communicating information.
  • Reviewing performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement, assigning resources, networking to find the right help/support.
  • Developing capital improvement plans, identifying opportunities for growth, improvement and risk reduction, executing capital projects.

Leadership & Supervision

  • Lead and manage the maintenance team as well as work closely with other departments on various shifts, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.

Automation and Robotics

  • Improving efficiency, speed, quality, and performance through the use of computers, control systems, and information technologies which will enable us to grow into the areas of automation and robotics.

Purchasing Manufacturing and Maintenance Equipment

  • Ensure that the operations are financially healthy through all procuring of goods and services to designed to meet operational and maintenance needs while providing the highest possible value. 

Equipment Reliability and Maintenance

  • Ensure timely and effective maintenance to minimize downtime for critical machinery by implementing a preventive maintenance program and optimizing protocols.

Quality Control

  • Maintain high quality standards in output materials through regular quality audits, coordination with the quality assurance team, and implementing corrective actions.

Cost Management

  • Efficiently manage the maintenance budget by regularly reviewing expenditures, seeking cost-saving opportunities, and optimizing inventory management.

Safety and Compliance

  • Achieve zero workplace accidents and compliance violations by enforcing safety protocols, conducting regular safety drills, and staying updated with industry regulations.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Enhance team performance through regular training, setting clear performance metrics, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

  • Implement process improvements and new technologies to enhance productivity, while encouraging a culture of innovation within the team.

Effective Communication and Customer Satisfaction

  • Maintain proactive communication with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with customer and internal expectations, supporting production and delivery timelines.

Project Management and Capital Expenditures

  • Effectively manage maintenance projects and capital expenditures by utilizing project management tools, preparing detailed budgets, and ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.

Qualifications

Required: 

  • Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Ten years of maintenance management experience in an industrial maintenance role.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Control Engineering or related field.
  • Ten years of maintenance management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Other skills or experience:

  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in maintenance management software and control systems and Project Management.
  • Demonstrated capacity and ambition to take on additional responsibilities, with the potential of advancing and accepting broader roles.

Skills and Abilities

At BlueScope we believe in investing in our employees through our Leading at BlueScope Attributes.  Below are attributes that will be the key to your success at BlueScope:

  • Driver of Future Readiness – Takes a strategic orientation to shape the direction; ensures impact-driven strategy; Is a thought leader in their own way.
  • Creative Problem Solver – Seeks and leverages diverse perspectives; fosters innovation and creative solutions; finds smarter solutions and uncovers value.
  • Change Facilitator – Models continual improvement; seizes opportunities to adapt; is optimistic about change and motivates others in the change journey.
  • Results Achiever – Delivers against continually higher levels of performance; strives for constant improvement; looks for ways to work smarter; pushes forward despite ambiguity.
  • Collaborative Partner – Seeks to understand; shares knowledge; builds/uses diverse networks for greater impact; uses a range of skills and approaches to influence others.
  • Leader of People and Teams – Clarifies purpose; builds team identity and spirit; inspires team members to work together; is fair, transparent, and thoughtful about others.

Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this job, the maybe near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the production work environment is considered moderate.
  • BlueScope embraces flexible working arrangements where possible and mutually agreed.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

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