POSTION SUMMARY:
Our Services division offers a service portfolio, which includes maintenance services, process optimization, system upgrades and modifications throughout the material handling system's life cycle at airports. The Site Maintenance Manager is responsible for the Services Operations for our baggage handling system at the respective airport. Provides leadership, management and direction to a maintenance team to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost objectives, along with meeting customer service goals
Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):
Manages a medium sized and complex operations & maintenance contract
Manages the daily operation, leads and sets direction of the operations & maintenance team.
Manages team performing a variety of interrelated activities.
Leads and provides direction to technicians to complete needed maintenance.
Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings with customers and customers’ agents to review performance
Administer CMMS documentation for all maintenance work orders, PM's, parts inventory, and labor hours.
Improve capability and capacity of maintenance personnel.
Plan and manage resources to ensure the cost-effective execution of maintenance.
Train, manage, and lead employee performance to insure continuous improvement.
Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to solve problems as needed and set plans for meeting Airline's goals.
Process administrative work that supports the process.
Ensure a safe work environment for employees and ensure that safe work practices are utilized.
Develop, maintain, and enforce site specific policies and procedures including but not limited to: Communication plans, safety plans, contingency plans, attendance, quality control of craftsmanship, inventory management, training requirements, PLC code control (per TSA's PODS 4.2 guidelines).
Maintain and keep all Airport BHS PLC and SERVER Licenses current and track in the CMMS system.
Assist Airport in administering the spare parts allowance and assist Airport with audits of spare parts inventory.
Create and enforce employee mandatory tool lists
Promote training initiatives
Generate standard operating procedures.
Conduct BHS failures root cause assessments.
Conduct ongoing BHS Assessments
Maintain current software licenses with Airport and vendors
Track and administer BHS parts warranty program
Provide written reports of any kind requested by the city
Manage Site P&L to achieve budgetary cost and margin goals
Sets priorities, distributes work, monitors progress and quality.
Methodologically analyzes and improves departmental processes and people development.
Continuously improves performance of the maintenance crew.
Locates improvement opportunities, makes an improvement plan and executes the plan.
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience with operations & maintenance management and managing employees, leading, motivating, and mentoring teams
1 year of prior experience as a Maintenance Manager II or equivalent.
Experience with PLC’s software, a plus
Maintenance Management and Union Contract Management experience
Experience in industrial, commercial construction, or material handling/conveyor systems industries.
Experience adhering to and implementing customer contracts
Experience coordinating training with a team; on-boarding; appraisals; recognition; recruiting etc.
Proven track record of problem solving, taking on entrepreneurial challenges and simplifying the complex
Other Requirements:
Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge and U.S. Customs Seal
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Operations or Engineering preferred
Airport and Warehouse Operations experience
Conveyor services or material handling services experience
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):
Strong client interface and professional presentation
Ability to multitask
Strong Microsoft office skills – Excel, Word Processing and Outlook
Entrepreneurial attitude – problem solving and innovation
Able to communicate (written and verbal) both within the organization
Organizational and time management skills
Capable of analyzing issues and developing solutions
Strong work ethic, technical affinity, ability to grow and mentor as company expands
Ability to be creative and innovative, and overcome objections and turn them into opportunity
Confidence and professionalism in representing the Company
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. With the expectation to manage a 24/7 operation.
Travel:
This position requires up to 25% travel.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Oversee and Manage O&M team
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Lifts 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 occasionally. Carries 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This is a full-time, exempt position, eligible to receive a salary rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.
Salary range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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