Manager, Manufacturing Maintenance & Facilities – 3rd shift

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:
* we come together*,
* we always look for a better way*, and
* we create possibilities*.Interested in joining us on our journey?

The Maintenance Manager will provide technical support for the plant infrastructure (power, water, air, lighting, gas, etc). This position is Monday night through Saturday morning on 3rd shift. Manage projects related to electrical/mechanical support systems, building renovations and other infrastructure-related items to support manufacturing activities. Based on building needs, this role may be combined with manufacturing equipment support responsibilities. This role has a team of direct reports and coordinates all maintenance/janitorial activities on an assigned work shift.##

## Position Manager, Manufacturing Maintenance & Facilities – 3rd shift## ## Location USA, Louisville, KY## How You'll Create Possibilities
* Serve as the primary contact within the plant to provide technical support and consultation on the plant infrastructure and facility support systems.
* Provide technical expertise on plant layout, connections into/out of the plant, and in the troubleshooting of facility operational issues. Provide this technical support and expertise to Plant Operations across multiple shifts.
* Own and facilitate effective utilization and operation of facility support systems and structure, including lighting, air compressors, electrical (incl. breaker maintenance), plumbing, vacuum pumps, sprinklers, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, boilers, heaters, electric volts, process waste, drainage, dock doors, roof, fans, back-up generator.
* Working knowledge of how to troubleshoot and prove circuit work and able to perform basic hydraulic troubleshooting.
* Conduct reasonable root cause hypothesis for equipment failure and then provide direction on corrective action.
* Supervise hourly bargaining unit maintenance staff by: developing, interpreting, and implementing policies and procedures.
* Evaluating staff and making hiring and termination recommendations and addressing subordinate complaints in partnership with HR.
* Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records.
* Coordinates all maintenance activities in the assigned area with other departments to ensure company goals are being met as measured by key performance indicators.
* Balances workloads and resources to achieve maximum results
* Provides technical leadership to the team as needed on appropriate problem resolution.
* Assists in troubleshooting and downtime response – including electrical wiring, machine controls hardware/software, PLC, and high/low voltage power distribution.
* Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in a cost-effective and timely manner.
* Ensures that staff is trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures as measured by skill assessments and work order audits.## What You'll Bring to Our Team
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
* 5 years of experience in operation…