Engineering Manager

TAMKO is seeking an Engineering Manager. This position reports to the General Manager. The Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in the industrial plant. This position is responsible for all engineering operations for all plant areas, including engineering project management for the building, grounds, equipment, electrical systems, and control systems.

The Engineering Manager also drives existing equipment process improvements in either operational or maintenance related functions. The Engineering Manager must be available as needed for equipment issues on nights and weekends to support the maintenance and production departments. This position does not have any direct reports.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the daily activities of all plant processes for operations, production, and maintenance activities.
• Develop, plan, and execute capital projects for the plant through close collaboration with Operations and Maintenance personnel. Maintain the 3+ year capital plan up to date.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodology or other process improvement methods to measure, correct, and control common cause process variation in the production process of the Glass Plant and Refinery.
• Support maintenance functions as needed for equipment maintenance, reliability, and improvements.
• Maintain the maintenance budget, reporting monthly and quarterly financial information. Prepare the annual budget.
• Monitor ongoing expenditures, approve requisitions, obtain quotes, approve invoices, and explain variances.
• Provide and coordinate any necessary training for personnel especially for plant reliability or equipment safety.
• Lead or assist with completion of root cause problem elimination (RCPE) reports and associated corrective actions.
• Responsible for the maintenance of plant equipment and system drawings, plant insurance, fire protection systems, vendor/contractor insurance requirements, the Management of Change Process, back flow valve testing, back up requisition ordering, and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate with maintenance department for BOM updates and equipment changes. Responsible for ensuring Management of Change process is followed.
• Responsible for planning and execution of required internal and external tank inspections.
• Promote healthy teamwork, communication, and practices with all plant personnel.
• Some travel may be required -