Engineering And Maintenance Manager

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ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER I Job Overview

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Engineering & Maintenance Manager directs the activities of Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Building Maintenance, Security, and Maintenance Operations. Incumbent is responsible for all Divisional, Plant and Departmental goals, including reliability, cost reduction, waste reduction, safety, quality and sanitation improvements, downtime reduction, as well as ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. In addition, this position will monitor progress towards goals and make certain that capital projects and other resources are being utilized to provide maximum benefits to the facility.

Demonstrates a deep respect for the capabilities of all people, believing that people will contribute to what they understand and feel is in their best and self-interest. Must be able to structure their approach based on the core belief that the success of the company depends upon the capabilities and contributions of all people in the organization. Incumbent works collaboratively with Plant Leadership to actualize McCormick's vision and ensure objectives are met.

• Team Management:
  Manage day-to-day activities of Maintenance department, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and outside building contractors. Will set goals, priorities, monitor progress, and evaluate performance of staff to ensure maximal benefit of the resources expended. Creates an empowered environment (MHPS), ensuring that the Engineering & Maintenance organization and its people understand the goals and objective (OGSM's) of the business and that they have the resources and support to accomplish them.
  
  Establishes an environment that ensures and supports open and healthy communications.
• CAAP Execution:
  Prepare and manage Capital Asset Acquisition Proposal (CAAP's) annual budget. Ensure that projects are planned properly to provide sufficient funding, review data to ensure that results are achievable, and obtain necessary approvals. Closely monitor projects to ensure they are completed as planned and that funds are utilized properly. On an ongoing basis, initiate design changes and modifications to further improve machine efficiency, facilitate packaging design changes and cost reductions, and expand the capability of existing equipment to handle new products.
• Strategic Planning:
  Development of strategic capital plans, ensuring an acceptable return on investment for replacement of worn or obsolete equipment, expansion of capacity to meet sales growth, and equipment modification or replacement related to packaging changes or cost reduction. Coordinate the selection, design, and layout of processing and packaging machinery to ensure efficiency, optimum space utilization, and adequate production capacity.
• Process & Program Standardization:
  Ensure that all engineering and maintenance processes are completely documented (including Capital start‑up plans, SOPs, DOPs, and run documents), and implement changes to these processes. Accountable for the development and implementation of effective preventive maintenance programs, along with the establishment of a proficient maintenance store procurement and inventory control system, as applicable.
• Risk Management:
  
  Meet all regulatory requirements pertaining to waste disposal, air emissions, and facility permits and codes. File all regulatory documents with appropriate Federal, State, and Local Government agencies. Ensure safety and security measures are in place for the facility, including maintenance of sprinkler system, installation of fire‑fighting equipment, and maintenance of an internal alarm and evacuation system.
• Budget Management:
  Create operating budgets and capital budgets with other leadership team members. Manage department expense budgets with appropriate accounting information and support. Participate in the business planning and budgeting process. Develop short- and long‑term cost‑containment/reduction strategies. Manage the operating budget for Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance.

This role has contact with suppliers, vendors, and…