L.L.Bean · 18 hours ago
Off-Shift Assistant Manager for Equipment Maintenance
Freeport, Me
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expL.L.Bean is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces. The Off-Shift Assistant Manager for Equipment Maintenance will oversee equipment maintenance activities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while providing expertise and direction for technicians.
ApparelManufacturingOutdoorsRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Maintain current understanding of equipment repair and upkeep
Provide guidance and direction for technicians
Ensure preventive maintenance and uptime goals are met
Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities
Recommend equipment upgrades or modifications
Lead department employees in staffing, motivation, communication, training, performance management, health and safety, workflow management, and external relations
Create and maintain department budget and performance objectives
Make purchases within budgetary authority
Secure resources to address and resolve technical or equipment problems as required to support smooth day to day operations
Must be available 24/7, for any issues that may arise
Participates in or leads hiring & termination of department employees
Selects employees for special assignments
Readily accessible and surfaces & addresses issues of importance to employees
Surfaces trends & acts as a guide to available company resources
Communicates plans, instructions, and updates verbally and in writing
Understands & shares tactical plans & related strategies
Working knowledge and ability to represent company policies & procedures
Proven ability to identify talent & develop plans to support employee growth
Makes assignment, promotion, & compensation recommendations
Plays a key role in the development of training initiatives
Develops and implements employee programs (safety, recognition, fun, etc.)
Provides daily feedback (+/-) regarding quality and quantity of work
Leads safety related initiatives
Writes and delivers appraisals
Manages all aspects of employee performance up to recommending termination in cases of poor performance
Understand area workflow and action needed to meet production goals
Manages area in keeping with financial targets
Understand upstream & downstream impacts & works with other areas as needed to meet business objectives
Based on technical awareness maintains and recommends appropriate spare parts and supply inventories to meet our outlined goals
Technically aware of resources to provides repairs and inventory
Tracks inventory availability and adjusts in stock levels to maintain inventory position
Builds the capital plan based on age and condition of equipment
Maintains shop equipment through capital replacement plans
Stays current with the industry through the capital process
Manages vendor relationships for the quick response and uptime of contract covered equipment
Oversees contracts and service agreements with service providers
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years of leadership experience
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office
Ability to work with outside vendors and services
Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking skills
Benefits
Benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan
Company
L.L.Bean
L.L.Bean and outdoor lovers everywhere.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
L.L.Bean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2023 (10)
2022 (6)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Smith
President and CEO
Lindsay Clunie
Process Manager
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