MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING MANAGER

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.  

Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk 

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability. 

Ready to be part of our team?  

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer Manager for our XXX, XX Plant!  

Position Summary:

Essential Duties:

• Manage a team of technicians responsible for maintaining and supporting the operation of high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and procedures to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Support production by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Lead the design and implementation of new equipment installations and upgrades.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and policies.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
• Manage projects and Capex work as required.
• Develop, implement, and keep up to date Standard Operating Procedures and Risk assessments for all relevant activities.
• Ensure production hours are always covered by maintenance.
• Ensuring that machinery, systems, infrastructure, and equipment run optimally with minimal downtime.

• Responding to major equipment breakdowns.

• Using a CMMS system, undertake predictive, preventative and planned maintenance.
• Setting and tracking maintenance KPIs, reporting as required.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as required.
• Develop and maintain a spare parts inventory to support preventative maintenance and repair activities.

Additional Compliance Responsibilities:

• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Group Compliance Manual:
  • 4 All personnel

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environment, preference with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies, including automation, robotics, and control systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and driving change.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in budgeting and project management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in supporting production and maintaining equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical operations
• Must be able to speak and understand written English.
• Must understand technical and mechanical language.

 

Computer Skills:

• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.