J.Rettenmaier USA LP

JRS USA is a leader in the manufacture and production of insoluble fibers used in the food, pet food, home and personal care, chemical, technical, industrial industries and many more. As a global manufacturer and essential business, we are always looking to add talented and dedicated professionals to our teams across the United States.

Maintenance Manager

Fosston, MN

Job Responsibilities
  • Use sound judgement, planning skills & mechanical aptitude to lead Maintenance Department.
  • Provide leadership in maintenance organization to achieve stated goals.
  • Work with Plant Manager to coordinate preventative maintenance & repair work to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory utilizing, including ordering parts.
Duties
  • Provide direct supervision, technical direction, administrative management, and leadership in maintenance.
  • Responsible for the management of equipment and maintenance.
  • Supports maintenance and capital projects, maximizing asset reliability, uptime, and cost effectiveness with available resources.
  • Provides support for the facility and equipment needs, including capital and major repairs.
  • Supports predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Uses other maintenance disciplines in the development and application of reliability engineering, root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
  • Establishes spare parts requirements, and maintain inventory levels.
  • Other Duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements, Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Power Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or the equivalent education and experience.
  • 5+ years’ experience in the maintenance function for a global organization.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of identifying opportunities and the ability to recommend and implement improvements.
  • Must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • A solid /working knowledge is required in project management, industrial engineering, and cost analysis and employee relations.
  • Strong interpersonal communications such as recommending, directing, and influencing.
  • Computer Maintenance Management Systems.
  • Able to perform business math calculations.
  • Good typing skills (60 words per minute; 10-key).
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Certifications/Licenses

Valid Minnesota Driver’s License

Interactions and Tools/Equipment Utilized in the Job
  • Work with Production, QA, Engineering & other departments as needed.
  • Work with teams at other JRS facilities as needed, with possible travel/stay on occasion.
  • Work with outside contractors as necessary to complete projects/tasks.
  • Operate company vehicles as needed (lift trucks, man-lifts, company cars, etc.)
  • Accurately operate test & measurement equipment.
  • Utilize typical office equipment, i.e. computers, laptops, tablets, etc..


Physical Requirements
  • Job requires frequent walking, climbing stairs & ladders, and standing for long periods of time, and occasional work at heights & in confined spaces.
  • Job requires occasional work out of man lifts and on roof structures at elevations up to 150’.
  • Job includes occasional exposure to weather in all seasons.
  • Must be able to lift 60 lbs on occasion.
  • Job requires long periods of sitting, typing & viewing computer screen.



    Other Information
    • 8 hour shift M-F, OT as needed 
    • Eligible for Annual In2Win Bonus
    • Eligible for Benefits
    Interested?

    If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and employment application to hrjrsscm and click the behavioral assessment questionnaire link to complete our Predictive index online.

    J. Rettenmaier USA LP
    16369 US 131 Highway
    Schoolcraft, MI 49087
    Phone: (269) 679-2340
    Email: hr@jrsusa.com

    Disclaimer
    This Job Description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the Job Description. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Employee’s position, job function, standard work hours, location and reporting relationship may be changed at Employer’s discretion. This Job Description is not a guarantee of continued employment.

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