Maintenance Manager

Job Details: Job Location: LIBERTY TUBULARS - Liberty, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day,
PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold-drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following: 

FREE Healthcare
HSA option
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident coverage
401K plan with company match
Referral Bonus 
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees 
Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

PTC is seeking a Maintenance Manager with the primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the maintenance department of a production facility. Essential to the position is the organization and execution of a sound preventative maintenance program including all project work, internal and external building and grounds maintenance and machine repair.  Heavy metals and factory experience required.

The successful candidate will work closely with the plant departments, Plant Operations, Safety Supervisor, and Quality Manager. The position reports to the Plant Manager. Successful candidate will oversee all required training for maintenance staff, work with outside vendors and provide support during production interruptions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Delegates responsibility for the direction, planning, and scheduling of Maintenance personnel and equipment on their shift in the most effective manner in order to provide for maximum utilization of personnel and equipment.
Studies production schedules and prepares estimates of worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.  Coordinates ordering of materials as required for timely completion of projects.
Checks work of personnel assigned to insure quality standards are being met and for timely completion of assignments. 
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the shop, department, and work crew.
Analyzes and resolves work problems as well as assists workers in solving work problems. 
Maintains time and production records.
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate repairs with the activities of individual departments.
Keeps the Department Supervisor informed of any issues pertaining to quality and effectively recommends action to resolve or remedy such issues.
Coordinates with other supervisors to manage manpower and cover open jobs created by vacations or report-offs.
Counsels and disciplines as required in accordance with Company policies.
Develops and trains all personnel within the area of responsibility.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Maintenance
Must have supervisory experience of maintenance staff
Must have experience in steel or related industries
Must have excellent electrical and mechanical trouble shooting skills and experience

Preferred Experience:

Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP System(s)

Number of Direct Reports:  10-25                         

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Shift Lead, Maintenance Electrician, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Helper, Preventative Maintenance

Skills and Abilities:  

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Must have good problem solving and decision making skills 
Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization 
Must be able to succeed and contribute in a team environment. 
Must have knowledge of a metals factory and its environments 
Must have good computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed. 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  

A valid driver’s license is preferred for business travel.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is generally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, noise level can occasionally be high.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is routinely required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; and smell.  The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.