Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!
We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of maintenance supervisors and planners to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our equipment and facilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs. Additionally, you will be responsible for scheduling daily meetings with your team to stay informed on any issues that arise in the department.
Maintenance Manager
Your Tasks
Lead a team of maintenance supervisors and ensure the safe and efficient operation of our equipment and facilities.
Examine planning, schedules, and storeroom areas to ensure accuracy in reporting throughout the department.
Establish an open communication channel with production management to ensure all issues are resolved and predict any future issues.
Monitor work order data to ensure its accuracy for reporting.
Assign FRACAS to each maintenance supervisor.
Monitor and adjust KPI dashboards as needed.
Organize weekly single point lessons to be presented by each crew.
Be readily available to your team when needed.
Identify areas for improvement to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of equipment failures.
Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent equipment failures from recurring.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, including developing and maintaining safety programs.
Stay up to date with new technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to maintenance management.
Collaborate with other managers, engineers, and operations staff to ensure successful equipment reliability improvements.
Your Profile
7+ years of experience in maintenance management, including experience managing a team of maintenance technicians.
Experience with ISO55000 series.
Strong understanding of equipment design, operation, and maintenance principles.
Strong understanding of SAP Plant Maintenance or other CMMS.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
Experience with ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001/ISO 45001.
Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is a plus.
Special Skills
Must exhibit exemplary communication skills.
Must exhibit a leader-coach mentality and act as a change agent with a team-oriented focus.
Must be able to demonstrate being a key leader within cultural change.
Ability to comprehend complex problems.
Effectively communicate targets and goals to his/her team.
Give and take constructive feedback.
Capability to clearly present information and influence or persuade others.
Proven problem-solving skills and high level of independence (in planning, organization, execution, and control).
Mindset of challenging and embracing change.
Ability to keep a cool head even in stressful situations. Comfortable “pivoting” quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Able to successfully juggle multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability as an outstanding team player and a successful independent worker.
Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Physical Requirements
Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations
Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.
We Offer
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
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Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.
