Kappa Search Inc. is a Chicago recruiting agency that specializes in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and operations recruitment and placement. We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Manager for a growing company.

Responsibilities:

• Manages maintenance projects involving cost reduction, process equipment improvements, process equipment optimization, and validation support as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Will develop, manage, and effectively utilize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Autonomous Maintenance, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and general improvement in current maintenance programs.
• Develop and maintain the Preventative Maintenance (PM) system.
• Will lead cross functional problem solving processes to evaluate, develop, document and implement process improvement projects designed to improve reliability, safety and quality results.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in maintaining industrial equipment and machine repair including manual, programmable and CNC machines.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing a diverse, multi-functional team in a manufacturing or related environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel Power Point and Outlook
• Experience in driving the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance Programs.
• Experience in leading the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Development of a system to measure maintenance performance.
• The willingness and ability to meet all company safety requirements and demonstrate support for the company’s zero recordable incidents objective

Preferred:

• Experience in budget development and budget reporting