Provide leadership for the successful day-to day operations of the facility.Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure all objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.Plan, direct and Supervise maintenance operations and activities for 21 maintenance mechanics, and 4 facilities personal.Assist on panel for interview process of potential new hires.Set and manage productivity standards.Review and approve weekly payroll time though Kronos for the Maintenance Department. Coordinate with contractors, regarding scheduling, billing, and equipment availability to smooth work completion with minimal interruption to productivity. Obtain Management approval before beginning any work, and supervise contractors to ensure that company safety and compliance policies are followed.Prioritize, assign and review duties and work activities to meet productivity and quality goalsPlan, organize and monitor resources to achieve efficient use of labor, equipment and materialsIdentify and implement process improvements Ensure that the kitting of parts for preventative and corrective maintenance for the maintenance department is completeWork closely with the Production Scheduler to set up, schedule and plan all maintenance and repair jobsPlayed a key role in ensuring the successful launch of SAP Plant Maintenance program by creating preventative maintenance task list based on manufacturer recommendations. Develop and improvement of SAP infrastructure including functional locations, assemblies and sub-assemblies, PM components, equipment, maintenance plans, CMMS, and task lists. Create and track work orders from creation to completion. Develop and provide scheduling coordination of routine preventative maintenance activities by evaluating and identifying most cost effective schedules based on parts, tools, crew skills, and machine down timeAudit of all completed work and work orders of al