Manage the maintenance department to minimize plant delay, waste, and board cost.  Assist with investigation and diagnosis of operating and maintenance problems and implement appropriate corrective measures.  Manage the engineering program to administer and control all capital and major maintenance projects from conception to timely, cost contained completion. 

Responsible for the plant maintenance department, engineering, capital, and parts/purchasing for the plant. The position will administer American Gypsum policies and procedures to establish and promote safe and healthy working conditions while ensuring compliance with all OSHA regulations and American Gypsum Safety Program Requirements.

REGULAR DUTIES

• Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and procedures.  Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to continuously improve overall safety.
• Manage maintenance department equipment and personnel to minimize delay, waste, and board cost. Maximize plant uptime by reviewing delay analysis from production/maintenance logs and implementing corrective actions.
• Search out new technology/methods for improving maintenance practices.
• Control maintenance department and capital/major maintenance project costs to not exceed monthly operating budgets and/or approved project budgets.  Ensure proper account coding of all purchases.
• Supervision of maintenance foreman positions.  Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, directing work, and appraising performance.
• Assist with the investigation and diagnosis of plant operating and maintenance programs.  Recommend and initiate courses of action to the Production Manager and implement appropriate and approved corrective measures.  Be available for any issues and/or problems that may arise within area of responsibility.
• Administer the Company capital plan from project conception to timely cost contained completion.
• Monitor energy consumption by each piece of equipment, investigate, and report on any abnormalities and recommend capital appropriations to minimize energy consumption.
• Play a key role in development of capital plans and major maintenance plans.
• Ensure that all project work is coordinated with the appropriate manufacturing and corporate personnel.
• Direct and manage all engineering work to ensure good engineering practices are utilized, projects are adequately documented, and project budgets and schedules are met.  Achieve a best practical solutions approach where costs are controlled, operational objectives are identified and met, and maintenance requirements are minimized.
• Ensure all work is of first quality.
• Implement and enforce all Company policies.
• All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College bachelor's degree desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong investigative and troubleshooting skills
• Strong computer skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects and timelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Physically capable of climbing stairs

• Proficient verbal and written skills
• Must be able to read electrical and mechanical prints without assistance
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.  Must have manual dexterity needed to type on a computer keyboard.
• Continual hand/wrist motion is required to operate computers and office machinery
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Occasional local travel in a personal or company vehicle is required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed mainly in the manufacturing plant, quarry and office
• Normal work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Must be available for call-ins to assist in diagnosing production/equipment upsets. Occasional evening or weekend work on special projects may be necessary.

This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions for this job position or for any particular employee.

BENEFITS OFFERED ON YOUR FIRST DAY

• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

EEO STATEMENT

American Gypsum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.