Maintenance Manager

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs. At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class. It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence.**Position Overview**Lead a team of Maintenance Technicians to support all functions of the fabrication plant's operation. Ensure that work is completed in accordance with all Safety Policies and Procedures. Manage the maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems while ensuring maximum production quantity and quality. Perform Maintenance tasks as needed to support the operation. Coordinate activities of outside contractors as needed for facility Maintenance. Support the policies, goals and objectives of the company.**What you'll do**- Actively supports the Safety program and may be responsible for administration of specific elements to the entire facility.- Support equipment ergonomic improvements that reduce employee injury risk. Support machine guarding and risk assessments to proactively eliminate hazards. Provide leadership to all VPP related requirements.- Manages the Tool Crib and works with finance to regularly review costs associated with max/min of spare parts.- Ensures that Maintenance team complies with all appropriate regulations, permits, rules, policies and procedures (i.e. Federal, State, Corporate, Plant - EEOC, OSHA, EPA, fire, sprinkler system, dust collector, air quality control and storm water).- Coordinates the Maintenance activities with production departments, facility, outside contractors and equipment manufacturers to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.- Develops, implements and leads the Preventive Maintenance process to ensure effectiveness in supporting the reliability of the plant's operation.- Analyzes machine downtime data and develops and implements corrective actions to improve uptime and production processes.- Assures continuous service of utilities; analyzes and reports cost of utilities and explores alternatives that will result in greater economy, safety, reliability and sustainability.- Ensures effective implementation of Quality System in Engineering and Maintenance. Coordinate directly with engineering to ensure equipment software upgrades & changes are in place.- Able to perform structured problem solving. Coordinate and/or support improvement projects across the facility.- Manages projects such as new equipment, equipment updates and moves, new departmental layouts, facility projects (electrical, HVAC, plumbing etc.).- Manages facility maintenance - janitorial, HVAC, fork lift, structural (i.e. roof leaks, parking lot, concrete, pavement, etc.), landscaping, front office, lighting, heating, Dish Network and security system.- Performs functions inherent in all supervisory positions including performance evaluation and Training & Development programs for maintenance technicians. Ensures the availability and implementation of effective training programs. Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of the Maintenance Team. Gives timely feedback and coaching. Provides developmental assignments to achieve high performance.- Participates in ongoing self-development to insure professional, functional and industry competence.- Other duties may be assigned.**Who you are**- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical and/or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of experience is required in the Maintenance Manager Role. Additional experience in project management and supervision of direct reports within a production environment is highly desirable.- Bilingual in English and Spanish.- Knowledge in Safety, Health & Regulatory requirements and adherence to safety policies and OSHA/Cal-OSHA requirements.- At least 3-4 years' experience leading teams in a production environment consisting of mechanics and electrical technicians.- At least 5 years' experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.- A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.- Strong knowledge of Ergonomics and Lean Manufacturing. A working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, & Preventive Maintenance Systems.- Experience with scissor lifts, basic hand tools, volt meters and reading/unders