Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
• Directs and coordinates maintenance and engineering activities to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Oversees the repair, maintenance, installation, and improvement of machinery, equipment, tools, and facilities.
• Develops and maintains preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Identifies and resolves equipment and process issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Directs engineering projects related to equipment, manufacturing processes, facilities, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluates existing equipment and processes and recommends improvements to increase safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
• Plans, budgets, and executes capital improvement projects for equipment, technology, processes, and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of critical spare parts, maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Works closely with Production, Quality, Safety, and other departments to identify operational needs and implement solutions.
• Reviews equipment history and performance data to identify recurring failures and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods and makes recommendations for implementation when appropriate.
• Reviews technical specifications, blueprints, drawings, and equipment documentation as needed to support maintenance and engineering activities.
• Develops departmental budgets, monitors expenses, and supports cost improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers as needed for maintenance and engineering projects.
• Ensures maintenance and engineering activities comply with company policies, safety requirements, environmental standards, and applicable regulations.
• Leads, coaches, and develops direct reports and establishes appropriate training and development objectives.
• Establishes departmental priorities, assigns work, and monitors progress to ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed effectively.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes effective use of equipment, materials, labor, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by management.

Qualifications Required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Facility Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of related maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• General knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawings, blueprints, equipment specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop employees.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge or training in 5S, Lockout/Tagout, plant safety, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
• Must be familiar with applicable Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies and procedures. Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• SAP experience.
• Experience with capital equipment projects, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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