Maintenance Project Manager

Hearth and Home Technologies is the world’s largest manufacturer of hearth products (gas, electric and wood burning fireplaces, as well as Stoves) with a long history of exceptional products and customer satisfaction.  

This  Maintenance Project Manager position in Lake City, MN. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be a key member of the facilities department.  

A successful Maintenance Project Manager will impact the business by:  

• Define the scope and objectives/criteria of the project in collaboration with the management team.
• Analyze Downtime & Cost Data collection and evaluate for equipment uptime improvement.
• Design and implement Continuous Improvement opportunities on site that improve machine uptime, reduce downtime, and maintain equipment quality capability as a whole and track the results.
• Determine the resources required to complete projects on time, on budget and ensure all resources are allocated effectively.
• Maintain & improve CMMS PM schedule & processes.
• Lead project meetings, prepare and communicate project status documents and all other information, resources, and decision records to ensure effective process and maximize waste elimination.
• Answer production service calls and dispatch maintenance members.
• Communicate with MRO Purchasing Coordinator to track and release projects based on purchased parts delivery date.
• Maintain completed CMMS work order database.
• Communicate with management to schedule and track departmental work orders.
• Implement/schedule on site formal maintenance training program.
• Manage all external service providers and schedule service as needed to be able to maximize overall equipment effectiveness.
• Delegate work orders to team members based on skills and expertise.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor on work orders that do not have clearly defined impact and effort.
• Use CAD program to generate parts drawings and equipment modifications and improvements.

Skills and Abilities  

• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• High level of self-direction.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams at multiple levels inside and outside the organization to ensure equipment reliability.
• Great organizational skills including attention to detail, and an ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with tight time frames and deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Prior background in project management programs preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective interaction and communication with vendors and internal customers addressing equipment specifications and issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both formally and informally throughout the organization.
• Ability to work alternate hours when required to support projects or organizational problems or train members.
• Requires frequent decision-making having significant company-wide impact.
• Demands creative new solutions to complex problems. Duties involve more confidentiality/delayed detection of error with higher cost potential/higher impact on the organization

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, management, business or a related field
• 3-5 years of proven work experience as a Project Manager or Project Coordinator
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• AutoCAD/Solid Works experience preferred
• Professional certification preferred

Benefits that start Day 1 

• Health Care: Full medical, dental and vision
• Life and short and long term disability paid in full by company
• Three weeks paid time off
• 10 Paid holidays Mon – Fri; 8 Paid holidays Mon - Thurs
• 401K and 6% company match
• Profit Sharing – Quarterly (Eligible after 1 year of service)
• Paid Parental Leave (Eligible after 1 year of service)
• Tuition Reimbursement (Eligible after 6 months of service)
• $10,000 Adoption / Surrogacy Reimbursement (Eligible after 1 year of service)

  About Working for Hearth & Home Technologies   

Take ownership of your career with a job that ignites your passions and rewards your hard work. At Hearth & Home Technologies, you will have the opportunity to Burn Brighter working with a supportive team developing industry-leading hearth products.