Job Abstract

Responsibilities:

• Oversees, plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
• Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Reviews the operation of equipment with appropriate personnel to identify maintenance issues in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.
• Review's location’s Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.
• Tracks, analyzes, and improves the Maintenance department’s KPIs.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and resolve issues to improve on reliability of production equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of maintenance materials and services.
• Engages employees in problem resolution to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.
• Fosters a positive working environment and drives the Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.
• Ability to fabricate and modify equipment as necessary.
• Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.
• Monitors and reviews Maintenance expenses monthly.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment manuals, and service schedules.
• Assists in the recruitment process of Maintenance personnel.
• Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs. Identifies training gaps and develops training plans as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Possesses 5-7 years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic, preferably in the Packaging Industry.
• Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Exceptional leadership and proven team-building skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Upkeep Maintenance Software knowledge preferred.