Responsibilities:
- Oversees and executes plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
- Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
- Reviews the operation of equipment with appropriate personnel to identify maintenance issues in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.
- Reviews location’s Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.
- Tracks, analyzes and improves the Maintenance department’s KPIs.
- Engages employees in problem resolution in order to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.
- Fosters a positive working environment and drives Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.
- Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.
- Monitors and reviews Maintenance budget on a monthly basis; Prepares and implements annual budget each fiscal year.
- Assists in recruitment process of Maintenance personnel.
- Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs. Identifies training gaps and develops training plans as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience within a Manufacturing environment.
- Journeyman Millwright ticket or experience in one or more of the following fields: PLC Technician, Hydraulic Technician, Millwright, Electrician, Machinist, Plastics Blow Molding and/or Injection Molding Process Engineering.
- Management experience in manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.
- Demonstrated experience in Project Management and planning.
- Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with CMMS systems (Upkeep), and PLC software.
- Strong focus on site safety.
- Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred.
- Experience in ISO Certified facility is a definite asset.