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Aerotek Maintenance Lead in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will oversee preventive maintenance (PM) projects, develop and implement maintenance strategies, manage schedules, and ensure the seamless operation of our tire manufacturing plant. This role is crucial in maintaining our high standards of production and safety.

Key Duties: - Oversee Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Implement Maintenance Strategies: Create and execute effective maintenance strategies that align with the company’s operational goals and enhance overall production efficiency. Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation. Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to the position. - Manage Maintenance Schedules: Develop, maintain, and optimize maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation of the plant. - Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability. - Budget Management: Manage the maintenance department budget, optimizing resources while ensuring high standards of equipment reliability and plant safety. - Safety Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and standards, promoting a safe working environment for all employees. - Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective service and parts procurement.

Hard Skills

  • Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability practices

  • Proficiency in maintenance management software (EAM or CMMS) and scheduling tools

  • Solid understanding of safety regulations and compliance

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

  • Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively

Soft Skills

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills

  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and safety

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa. Shift: 1st 7am-3pm Monday - Friday (being in a management role there might be times where you need to come in earlier or stay late, so being flexible for the team is important). During peak busy season the production floor will ramp as high as 80 hours. Managers can receive weekend pay and plant incentives. Dress Code: Steel toed boots, jeans, safety glasses, hearing protection when on production floor. Team Size: Oversee Supervisors. Environment: Typical tire manufacturing facility, machines from the 40s, some new automated equipment, not temperature controlled.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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