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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Manager will lead and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the maintenance of complex metal manufacturing equipment, including casting, rolling, annealing, and slitting. Champion a reliability culture leveraging our safe, skilled, and engaged workforce. Utilize data driven systems, supported by technology and continuous improvement methods, to work as a strategic and tactical partner within Wieland Rolled Products North America.

This role is located in East Alton, IL and will be 100% on-site.

Maintenance Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance team efforts to identify and eliminate safety risks through the engagement of employees.
• Foster an improvement culture in the maintenance team to drive improved ownership and performance of plant equipment.
• Set standards and expectations for daily improvements to processes and performance.
• Coach and mentor team to build and maintain the right habits to sustain success.
• Develop and implement a skills matrix with human resources that will drive a training and succession plan.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operating efficiencies through utilization of lean methodologies. 

Maintenance Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7-10 years managerial experience
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance practices using reliability tools such as Pareto analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Ability to communicate and make decisions, adapt to cultural change, and work within a diverse environment.  Requires skills to manage conflict, coach, and mentor.
• Experience as a "strategic" leader as well as a "tactical" leader. Proven ability to develop and manage large budgets.
• CMRP certification a plus.
• CMMS experience required. SAP experience a plus.
• Experience in a union environment implementing change initiatives considered a plus.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.