Operations Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Operations ManagerJoliet, IL$144,000 – $148,526 + benefits Permanent

TXM are recruiting on behalf of a leading Automation and intralogistics provider, to join a brand-new distribution facility in the Joliet area. As the Maintenance Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the successful running of a highly automated solution in line with the onsite customers goals.

Benefits:Industry competitive compensationGreat benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!401k with employer match and no vesting!Paid Vacation & HolidaysProfit SharingPaid Parental LeaveSubsidized child-careTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceCorporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

Maintenance Operations Manager Responsibilities:You will be the key interface for the on-site client, with responsibility for building and maintaining a strong working relationship and ensuring the site is delivering against the customers SLA’s. Ownership over the site budget, with P&L responsibility for a multi-million-dollar budget.Oversee data analysis of KPI’s and any RCA findings, defining necessary action plans in line with findings. Management of a large onsite team through direct reports. Oversee all relevant training needs of staff to ensure safe operation of facility. Supporting their continued development through training programs. Develop, define and implement all SOP’s for a highly automated facility. Creating a continuous improvement culture, one that uses lean methodologies and allows the site to identify areas for improvement. Responsible for ensuring the site understands and is following health & safety policies. Reporting on technical activities, SLA’s and commercial details to internal teams and the customer. Creating and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs for automated machinery. Through direct reports, plan and allocate day to day tasks with SLA’s in mind.

Experience & requirements for the role:Eligibility to work in the USA.Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager for a large, fast paced site with responsibility for budgets, contracts, automated machinery and customer reporting.Worked within a fast paced, high-volume environment previously – FMCG, automated warehousing, food production, packaging or pharmaceuticals would prove a good transfer.Recruitment, onboarding, training and development experience over large scale teams.Knowledge of automated machinery, with experience in developing maintenance programs.Managed capital projects and identified continuous improvements for automated assets.

If you are interested in this Maintenance Operations Manager role, please send your resume and contact Ben Wright of TXM Recruit.

Our customer is an equal opportunity employer. Who are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to our customers drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy, and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”