Operations Maintenance Manager

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Primary Purpose

Accountable for maintenance and services of offices, associate areas, distribution center facilities and equipment to ensure that the workplace needs of the organization are satisfied. Responsible for collection and analysis of relevant information to promote data-driven decisions and support improvement processes and plans. Must be effective communicator, proactive and transparent, to sustain a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance and service functions, including preventive and corrective maintenance, and improvements to equipment, facilities, and support systems.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor activities of on-site staff and 3rd party service providers for ongoing upkeep of equipment and facility infrastructure.

• Accountable for activities of maintenance technicians, housekeeping staff, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure that buildings and grounds are clean, attractive, and conducive to associate productivity and job satisfaction.
• Partners with the Essendant Environmental, Health, Safety, Security & Compliance team to collaborate and provide local support to ensure associate safety, physical asset protection and regulatory compliance.
• Position will have direct input to repair and maintenance, and capital/major expense budget development and attainment.
• Collaborate with peers to provide occasional support to other facilities in the region as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Relevant knowledge necessary to oversee building systems, conveyor, material handling equipment, and controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, change management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot and solve problems.
• High degree of initiative, team building, and dedication to mission for effective results.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS.
• Familiarity with LEAN Principles.
• Flexibility required for work schedule, as necessary.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical experience.
• Five or more years relevant leadership experience.

Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with matching
• Company Holidays
• Overtime Pay for hourly employees
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

ESSENDANT Inc. is a leading national distributor that fuels its customer's growth with a vast product assortment, world-class fulfillment network and a full suite of advanced sales and marketing tools. We strive for more than just success – we believe in building partnerships with our customers and our associates. Our business wouldn’t be thriving without our hardworking associates. We value all they bring to our company and offer a work environment that fosters collaboration, excellent customer service and personal growth. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

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ABOUT ESSENDANT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)