Maintenance Manager – Plastics Manufacturing at Westlake Plastics Co

Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Vendor Management, ISO Standards, Safety Compliance, Team Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Quality Assurance, Performance Assessment, Collaboration, Cost Estimation, 5S Methodology

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description Westlake Plastics Company is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks of our 74 years of success. Westlake Plastics Company offers a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday off and employer matched 401K. Maintenance Manager duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: · Manage maintenance operations for equipment, buildings and grounds in Lenni and Garnet Valley · Plan and maintain timely execution of Preventive maintenance, Corrective maintenance and Special projects in Lenni and Garnet Valley · Maintain manufacturing equipment and utilities in proper working order, identify repairs and replacement parts as needed with input from operations and maintenance teams · Maintain the CMMS for maintenance and provide reports as needed for ISO/internal audits · Proactively assess the needs, identify and select multiple vendors/contractors for maintenance of equipment, facilities, work areas, building and grounds · Plan, assign, schedule and supervise the work of vendors and contractors performing any services in the plant/building/grounds, including correction of defects in work completed by contractor/vendor · Plan, assign, schedule and supervise the work of power linesmen, electricians and helpers engaged in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of company power lines, electrical systems, fixtures, apparatus, and appliances · Conduct periodic inspections and provide on-site supervision over hazardous or unusual work assignments; assure availability of equipment, materials and supplies · Estimate the time and material costs required for projected jobs; keep costs and job records and submit reports to the company’s controller monthly; initiate requisitions for supplies, tools and equipment Requirements Personnel Management · Manage all aspects of the Maintenance team (operations, work organization, communication, attendance) · Assess employees’ performances and actively contribute to the promotion, re-allocation · Identify recruitment’s needs, communicate them to the Director-Engineering Management and HR Director, participate in the hiring of new maintenance team members · Mentor team members and liaise with other departments to create a productive, respectful, and collaborative work culture · Maintain a high degree of transparency of operations within the maintenance department Quality / Regulatory / Safety · Maintain ISO standards of all production equipment · Maintain quality level of all production equipment · Facilitate and manage inspections, audits, certifications and any other processes / actions that are necessary to meet code/regulatory requirements across the plant · Active participation in safety committee meetings · Encourage all employees to report “near/miss accidents” · Maintain safe working environment throughout the facility · Highlight safety concerns across the plant/offices in the safety committee meetings Organizational activities · Prepare weekly meetings with Director – Engineering Management to provide management reports and feedback · Take ownership of special projects as assigned by the Director – Engineering Management. · Proactively work to ensure the team is employing the 5S methodology in their workshop and their workspace, wherever that might be in the plant, building or the grounds Communication activities · Ensure good dialogue within the team, encourage feedback and report them as needed · Be the link between Management and the Maintenance team · Improve and develop processes and machines in collaboration with other department managers and directors Required education and work experience · High School Diploma or equivalent · Associate’s degree Equipment / Electrical / Mechanical / Maintenance · 5 years of professional maintenance experience showing progressive levels of responsibility. · Valid Driver’s License · 3 years associate’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing maintenance operations for equipment, buildings, and grounds, ensuring timely execution of maintenance tasks. They will also supervise vendors and contractors, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.