Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled 16.1$B in 2023.

ITW Medical is comprised of two strong medical product brands - Coeur and Filtertek - situated to proactively meet the needs of customers in the marketplace.  Coeur is a leading provider of disposable medical products used in diagnostic imaging and other medical procedures.  The Filtertek product line is comprised of custom plastic insert molded filtration and flow control components for global OEM medical device customers. 

Job Description

General Accountability:

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading/monitoring a robust maintenance program through focused efforts to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and driving maintenance excellence. In addition, this role will also manage our Sr Manufacturing Engineer, focusing on project execution. This position will be based in Washington, NC and reports directly to the Business Unit Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage daily activities of technical team; set goals, monitor progress, offer coaching & training, support development, and evaluate performance
• Manage operating budget for Engineering and Maintenance Departments, including labor, contractors, machine parts, maintenance supplies, building supplies, energy consumption, and inspection and licensing fees
• Prepare and manage annual CAPX budgets
• Develop both long-term and short-term capital plans and ensure that all projects are planned properly and the results achievable.  Monitor projects to make sure deadlines are achieved, and that funds are properly utilized
• Ensure adequate parts and supplies are maintained, establish thorough supply procurement and inventory control system, and safeguard materials.
• Ensure all maintenance processes are completely documented, and implement any changes to these processes
• Ensure that safety and security measures are in place for the facility
• Ensure all regulatory requirements pertaining to waste disposal, emissions, facility permits, and codes are met and file with the appropriate Federal, State, and Local Government agencies.
• Responsible for the establishment, implementation and the maintenance of Environmental Health and Safety systems to comply with all regulatory requirements. 
• Responsible for the implementation of agreed Health & Safety training policies and the retention of relevant records. 
• Ensure continuous production of all departments; schedule repairs, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment.
• Support operations to maximize production scheduling and avoid unexpected costs from failure and production downtime by developing and maintaining the preventative maintenance program for machinery and buildings.
• Participate in the management and direction of the company as a member of the management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7-10 years relative experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing environment, 3+ years of previous leadership experience required.
• Engineering degree highly desired.
• Technical knowledge including electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, automation, HVAC & Hydraulics.
• Working knowledge of PLC.
• Experience in an injection molding operation a PLUS.
• Experience with packaging equipment a PLUS.
• Excellent computer competencies including spreadsheet skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Competencies:

• Managing work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Leadership: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; achieving goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills.  Ability to coordinate and communicate activities between internal departments