Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Responsible for managing the engineering and maintenance departments; meeting or exceeding goals as outlined by the Plant Manager; interacting with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner; and maintaining general work standards. Responsible for maintaining records and correspondence; working with contractors, engineers, and salesmen; monitoring equipment safety, and powered vehicle operation and maintenance; developing short- and long-term departmental plans; managing preventive maintenance program; assessing the need for and soliciting contract help; maintaining part inventories; ensuring in-plant oil and water purity.

Duties:

1. Manages Engineering and Maintenance departments by:

• assigning projects;

• analyzing and improving work flow (as it relates to people);

• providing training and training programs;

• directing quality improvement programs;

• assessing and processing equipment needs;

• ensuring company policies are followed;

• formulating and communicating departmental guidelines and procedures;

• evaluating employee performance;

• performing safety audits/inspections;

• approving time off;

• reviewing and correcting payroll and attendance reports;

• developing annual operating budgets for Engineering and Maintenance;

• preparing and monitoring capital projects;

• complying with Company business guidelines;

• ensuring employees follow job instructions in accordance with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 Standards;

• completing specific duties as outlined by the Contingency Plan;

• assuming direct responsibility for compliance with environmental procedures related to the departments

• developing and managing work schedules;

• assigning and reviewing work;

• ensuring compliance with company safety policies, procedures and standards, and conducting safety and production meetings;

• meeting with appropriate personnel to resolve conflict;

• recognizing outstanding performance;

• reporting and investigating accidents, and completing appropriate documentation and developing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

2. Interacts with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner by:

• traveling to customers and suppliers as required;

• supporting customer launch programs.

3. Maintains Company’s general work standards by:

• performing quality work;

• instructing employees on proper performance of their duties;

• performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;

• complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;

• understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.

4. Monitors and assesses maintenance work by:

• examining past repairs and warranties to determine solutions to recurring problems;

• advising maintenance personnel regarding symptoms, problems, and solutions;

• contacting equipment manufacturers for repair and operational assistance;

• issuing memorandums concerning quotes, safety issues, scheduling changes, etc.;

• scheduling and shipping out-of-plant repair work;

• reviewing work orders and work reports;

• redesigning equipment to meet production needs;

• maintaining robot and computer programs;

5. Maintains records and correspondence by:

• keeping accurate equipment records;

• scheduling preventative maintenance;

• keeping accurate file records;

• assessing and processing equipment needs;

• projecting inventory needs;

• supporting QS-9000, OSHA, Safety and National Electric Code regulations.

6. Works with contractors, engineers, and salesmen by:

• developing manufacturing equipment for new product lines;

• coordinating efforts;

• ordering new parts.

7. Monitors equipment safety by:

• performing safety evaluations of new or relocated machinery;

• developing and ensuring compliance with preventative maintenance schedules;

• approving use of new or relocated equipment;

• composing equipment operating instructions;

8. Monitors powered vehicle operation and maintenance by:

• contracting with repair service;

• reconciling contractor invoices with maintenance documents;

• approving and overseeing major repairs;

• ensuring balanced use of vehicles;

• ensuring only licensed employees operate powered vehicles;

• planning and implementing preventive maintenance.

9. Develops short- and long-term departmental plans by:

• projecting and recommending equipment needs;

• forecasting manpower needs;

• generating training schedules for personnel;

• designing replacement parts for machinery and equipment;

• calculating power requirements for new equipment;

10. Manages preventive maintenance (PM) program by:

• creating, maintaining, and reviewing PM database;

• assigning individuals to complete work;

• revising PM schedule according to equipment use, production schedule, and manufacturer recommendations;

11. Solicits contract help by:

• requesting and evaluating quotes and bids;

• obtaining approval for quotes and bids;

• negotiating repair contracts;

• monitoring performance of contractors;

12. Maintains part inventories by:

• reviewing supplies;

• consulting manuals and blueprints;

• contacting sales representatives and manufacturers;

• surveying suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness;

• monitoring accuracy of purchase orders;

• recommending authorization of purchases;

• monitoring receipt of ordered items.

13. Ensures in-plant oil and water purity by:

• applying appropriate testing procedures;

• determining and administering treatment for contamination.

14. Maintains general work standards by:

• performing quality work;

• cleaning and maintaining work area;

• instructing employees new to the job on proper performance of their duties;

• performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;

• performing any and all assigned tasks to ensure continuity of production and safety of all personnel;

• complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;

• understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.

Entry level qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or 15 years in a related field

• 5 years of maintenance experience or working closely with maintenance

• 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level

• knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and general maintenance

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