Maintenance Manager

Job Description

OBJECTIVE:
Pipestone Repairs and Maintenance is looking to add a Maintenance Manager to our team. Seeking the right candidate who connects to our core values of Integrity, Commitment, Caring, Teamwork, and Growth. An individual who is willing to learn and grow. Someone who is looking for a fun environment with something different every day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Working independently and managing a team of 2-4, maintain machinery, equipment, and facilities as needed and as efficiently and timely as possible.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance to ensure the most efficient operation.
• Identify and diagnosis problems on equipment and continually monitor equipment while initiating appropriate repair processes.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Understand and ensure application of biosecurity protocols.
• Coordinate tasks ranging from simple part replacement, advanced troubleshooting and preventative/predictive maintenance interventions ensuring that equipment is properly configured and/or set up.
• Install, maintain, rebuild, replace parts, equipment and troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Contribute to maintenance planning and scheduling activities to assign equipment work orders to the team.
• Ensure care and proper use of company assets, including vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or directed.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
B.S. degree with an agricultural or construction management focus preferred or adequate experience in the maintenance field in lieu of degree
Experience:
2+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance
Experience troubleshooting issues, identifying, and completing appropriate repairs, and implementing measures to prevent reoccurring maintenance problems
Working knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operational leaders
Customer oriented and have the ability to apply independent thinking and judgement to address conflict resolution.
Work Environment:
Agricultural swine environment in rural area
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
May be subject to adverse weather
Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths
Additional Requirements:
Must qualify to drive a company vehicle per insurance company requirements based on MVR
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive base salary, depending on experience
Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available
Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Holidays & Paid Time Off