Vehicle Maintenance Manager jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You'll Do

As the Maintenance Manager, you will be accountable to plan, lead and manage the day to day operations of the Maintenance department. You will maintain and improve the plant infrastructure by creating the environment for developing winning capabilities in safety, service, and operational excellence. Other duties will include:

• Developeffective relationships with vendors, contractors, consultants, staff and employees.
• Manage maintenance activities for the nitrate buildings and cord manufacturing areas
• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety
• Support manufacturing excellence initiatives and ensures participation from all areas of responsibility.
• Direct activities in area of responsibility to attain maximum plant operating efficiency.
• Manage operation within approved budget for controllable costs.
• Participate in annual budget process and develop budget within areas of responsibility.
• Write or participate in developing TOR's for annual CAPEX spending.
• Facilitate all personnel actions as required (scheduling, recognition and reward, discipline)
• Verify daily inspection of proper operation and condition of plant process and equipment.
• Ensures all units and areas are kept in clean and orderly fashion (establish and maintain 5S System). Takes necessary action to correct and complement findings.
• Coordinate with maintenance team to address needed repair work modifications within areas of responsibility, through Active Work Order Management.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Science, Business Management or Engineering discipline preferred
• 3 years demonstrated management skills in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
• 5 years in a maintenance role in one or more of the following industries: explosives, chemicals, or manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in all of the various processes associated with manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of CMMS Systems, preferably SAP Maintenance Module.
• Working knowledge of Equipment Databases and maintaining database for MTBF and Mechanical Integrity
• Good working knowledge of the Quality Assurance program and manufacturing processes through previous experiences/roles.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation 12paid holidays PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.