Job Description

OB SUMMARY

The Area Manager is responsible for providing oversight of the Maintenance facilities and Fleet Services, including leadership and direction to the Maintenance Supervisors. This position will provide analysis and recommendations for determining the maintenance, and retirement of company assets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Display dedication to providing and supporting a safe working environment in a customer-focused manner.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of company maintenance and preventive maintenance policies, practices, and procedures, and attainment of operational goals.
• Lead safety initiatives and oversee safety performance at the Maintenance facilities, including safety training, supporting investigation of accidents, and providing on-the-job coaching Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of departmental staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to supervisors, to monitor and assess the performance of employees, identify, and resolve employee issues, and manage associated employee activities (e.g., performance reviews, pay adjustments, promotions/transfers) Work with Maintenance Supervisors to obtain data, such as status of ongoing work or projects and projected completion dates.
• Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for all Maintenance facilities work orders, processes, and staff and assume accountability for meeting performance goals.
• Handle multiple projects (including project planning and cost analysis) and daily activities, meet deadlines, and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental and maintenance goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable MSHA, OSHA, state, local, and company safety laws. regulations, policies, and procedures onsite and at any remote job site.
• Oversee functional and cross-functional fleet programs, federal and state regulatory compliance, vehicle maintenance programs and employee assignments.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and appropriate tools and training are utilized to produce quality repairs per job specifications.
• Oversee and monitor preventive maintenance work and perform quality assurance audits.
• Ensure maintenance records for fleet are accurate and up to date.
• Utilize and maintain the specified fleet management information system to effectively monitor and report on the fleet program.
• Build and maintain working relationships with all levels at plants.
• Reliable, regular attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of maintenance or related experience required.
• At least 3 years of fleet or equipment maintenance management experience with a proven track record of delivering strong operational metrics (hours/miles per equipment service, equipment downtime and technician productivity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven leader with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive relations at all levels within the organization.
• Verbal, written, and comprehension communication skills with the ability to work alongside team members in stressful situations.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently in a diverse and challenging environment.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours if necessary.
• Proficient in computer skills, including managing databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and various management software.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented, ensuring maintenance tasks are not overlooked and minor site problems do not become major site problems.
• Must be able to understand and adhere to the safety requirements of this position.
• Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 100 lbs. of weight frequently.
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather.
• Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
• Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces.

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