Plant Maintenance Manager

Are you an experienced Maintenance manager? Do you have experience working in an aerospace manufacturing industry?At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Manager to join our team in Long Beach, CA! As the Site Senior Maintenance Manager, you are a key member of the Site Operations team, with the main purpose of this role being to provide Maintenance leadership, management, and strategic vision to support Certified Alloy Products in meeting its existing manufacturing plans and those of the future. You will also assist in driving and delivering site projects and capital on time, to plan and on budget.Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere or every time you have electricity at the touch of a button, there's a chance that Doncaster's played a part in making that happen?Doncasters is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high - precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions with manufacturing facilities in Europe, USA Mexico, China, and India. Doncasters Precision Castings of Groton is an industry leader in the development and production of Precision cast components.What we can offer you:An interesting and varied field to work in.An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.PTOCompetitive 401KCompetitive medical insuranceThe Maintenance Manager role requires a combination of technical knowledge and proficiency, leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role will report directly to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for a group of experienced maintenance technicians supporting 24x7 plant operations. The successful candidate will find a balance between strategic planning and daily firefighting while ensuring seamless communication. The primary goal of this role is to maximize uptime of all vacuum induction furnaces and supporting equipment. In addition, you will identify and implement solutions to drive additional productivity and uptime. The Maintenance Manager will view the Operations team as their customer to support production needs with a mindset of making overall operations a little better every day!The Maintenance Manager will be measured on their ability to ensure Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks are done thoroughly and on-time to minimize downtime events. They will be measured on continued efforts to reduce downtime through new PMs and turn-around / sprint activities.Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety standards and ensure all maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Maintain safety records and ensure the team is trained in safety protocols.Team Leadership: Lead, train, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians and staff. Assign daily tasks, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Coordinate both class and practical training to help level team up.Maintenance Scheduling & Coordination: Plan and schedule maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and production needs.Budgeting & Cost Control: Prepare and manage the maintenance department budget, ensuring that expenditures on parts, labor, and repairs are controlled and within financial guidelines.----- Proficient in capital project management and budgeting processesTroubleshooting & Repairs: Supervise troubleshooting of complex equipment malfunctions and ensure timely and effective repairs. Oversee emergency repair situations as needed.Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs, equipment servicing, and supplies.Inventory Management: Oversee the procurement and management of spare parts and tools, maintaining optimal inventory levels to avoid downtime due to lack of supplies.Reporting & Documentation: Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maintain records of maintenance activities, including service reports, maintenance logs, and inspections. Provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), the status of equipment, maintenance trends, and budget performance to the operations team and to senior management.Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in maintenance practices, equipment, and facilities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.------ Knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma principlesAdhere to relevant industry standards, regulations and safety protocols to ensure that work meets legal and regulatory requirements.Interested? If you have any of the below skills and experience, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:Bachelors degree in Engineering, mechanical or manufacturing preferredProven experience in maintenance and people management (>5 years), preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment ------ Proven experience with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairStrong leadership, organizational, planning and communication skillsExcellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesMust be available for on-call emergencies or irregular hours when neededMust be willing to travel up to 10% based on business needexperience with vacuum induction furnaces in the manufacturing of superalloysStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial equipmentProficiency in a reputable maintenance management system (CMMS) (Limble, Maximo, Fiix)Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems--- Experience of automation, and PLC troubleshooting and programming a plus.Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g. Certified Maintenance Manager, PMP, Six Sigma, Lean)Salary range $140,000-$160,000 based on experienceDoncasters Values:We foster a winning mindset that enables everyone to be both safe and able to fulfill their potential. We strive for Excellence, Commitment, Integrity and Team Work in the pursuit of our goals.Equal opportunitiesDoncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, gender, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, or religious belief. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or assistance to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process; we want to ensure that your beautiful mind makes industrious motion, Please contact careers@ .

Created: 2025-03-04