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:

• 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

• traveling to customers and suppliers as required
• supporting customer launch programs
• 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

• 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

• keeping accurate equipment records
• assessing and processing equipment needs
• projecting inventory needs
• supporting QS-9000, OSHA, Safety and National Electric Code regulations

• developing manufacturing equipment for new product lines

• 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

• 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

• projecting and recommending equipment needs
• generating training schedules for personnel
• designing replacement parts for machinery and equipment
• calculating power requirements for new equipment
• creating, maintaining, and reviewing PM database
• assigning individuals to complete work
• revising PM schedule according to equipment use, production schedule, and manufacturer recommendations

• requesting and evaluating quotes and bids
• obtaining approval for quotes and bids
• monitoring performance of contractors
• 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

• determining and administering treatment for contamination
• 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…