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Engineering & Maintenance Manager

columbus, ms • Posted 5 days ago
Onsite Contract Engineering

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:

1. Manages Engineering and Maintenance departments by:

  • 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

2. Interacts with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner by:

  • 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

4. Monitors and assesses maintenance work by:

  • 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

5. Maintains records and correspondence by:

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

6. Works with contractors, engineers, and salesmen by:

  • developing manufacturing equipment for new product lines

7. Monitors equipment safety by:

  • 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

8. Monitors powered vehicle operation and maintenance by:

  • 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

9. Develops short- and long-term departmental plans by:

  • 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

11. Solicits contract help by:

  • 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

13. Ensures in-plant oil and water purity by:

  • 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 to ensure continuity of production and safety of all personnel
  • complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations
  • understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or 15 years in a related field
  • 5 years of maintenance experience or working closely with maintenance
  • 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level
  • knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and general maintenance

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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