Plant and Maintenance Manager's Desk Book

Managing a plant or facility is no simple task. This complete guide covers all aspects of plant operations, production, and maintenance functions -- as well as the many systems and tools available to do the job right. An expert with 44 years of experience, author W. H. Weiss discusses such issues as: - the organizational structure of the plant - company policy - management techniques - internal communications - using computers - safety - compliance with federal regulations - training - unions - the technical aspects of plant layout and design equipment - materials - cost control - improving the plant employee performance - dealing with contract and service groups - and environmental control.

Maintenance managers will also learn the many governmental agency regulations, discover how to communicate with and train employees, and find out how to make the most of outside resources.