Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Employer: Renewable Energy
Location: Franklin, Virginia
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Our client is a leading global energy company committed to shaping a sustainable future through renewable energy solutions. As the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, they provide innovative bioenergy solutions that offer a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Manager, your mission is to manage the daily work schedule and execution of plant maintenance to ensure the plant can safely produce pellets which meet our production goals and quality specifications.
Partnering with various teams across Operations, you will implement processes to reduce downtime and optimise operations, deliver production & quality targets, and ensure compliance with safety measures including preventive and ongoing maintenance care.
In addition to being a technical expert, you shall lead, manage and develop a team of mechanics and electricians to ensure proactive, safe and efficient support is provided to the production team.
About You:
As an ideal candidate you would:
- Preferably hold a degree / equivalent qualification preferably in Engineering or related discipline, with 5+ years of supervisory experience, delivering reliability improvements in a fast-changing manufacturing environment
- Working experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment is essential
- Experience managing maintenance teams and supporting autonomous manufacturing teams
- Experience managing P.M. (Preventative Maintenance) practices
- Experience setting business targets to drive and sustain continuous loss reductions
Preferred Qualifications
- Applied working knowledge of time, condition, and predictive based maintenance processes
- Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Pillars - Autonomous and Effective Maintenance in a process environment
- Working knowledge of Analytical Process Mapping
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work in environments that reach temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
- Able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
- Able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues
- Able to work “on call” on nights and weekends as needed
Physical Requirements
- Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, crawling and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
- Ability to pull and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive insurance coverage
- Generous 401(k) matching and performance-based bonuses
- Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D provided by the
- company
- 15 paid days off per year
- Relocation assistance for candidates relocating to Franklin, Virginia
We welcome candidates from across the United States who are eager and available to relocate to Franklin, Virginia, with relocation assistance provided by the company.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
If you believe this role aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to Apply Now.
