Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Danfoss is seeking a Site Maintenance Manager to join our Newbern Team. The team’s role is going to be dedicated in the maintenance, efficiency and upkeep of the entire facility and all the equipment within. This position will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations for the facility, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and promoting a safe working environment. 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    Oversee and manager the maintenance team, including training and performance evaluations.
•    Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment performance and longevity.
•    Monitor downtime occurrences and efficiencies of production areas, aiming for continuous improvement.
•    Train, motivate, and direct employees to follow safe, quality work methods and standards.
•    Manages KPI performance of the entire department to achieve set objectives.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address equipment performance issues.
•    Troubleshooting electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems to the faulty component.
•    Follow all Safety Rules, including PPE, NEC, and OSHA. 

Background & Skills

•    Bachelor’s degree from Technical College or University 
•    5 years minimum in supervisory role 
•    The above and/or at least 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing industry is required.
•    Ability to read and interpret electronic/ hydraulic drawings, schematics, and engineering blueprints to determine problem root causes and implement corrective actions a plus but not required. 
•    Ability to read precision measuring instruments such as Micrometers, Calipers, Indicators, Levels, and Lasers a plus. 
•    Physically capable of prolonged standing and working in awkward positions while performing maintenance.
•    Must be well-organized and can prioritize tasks.
•    Strong technical skills and knowledge of advanced processing and process equipment specifically around troubleshooting electrical/mechanical components.  
•    Able to operate computer and system interface programs to ensure appropriate computing and analysis of production information.
•    Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation; demonstrate solid work performance in an environment requiring a high level of attention to detail and timeliness.
•    Strong team member, able to work well with a global team, train new team members as needed and other duties as assigned; able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize activities.
•    Proficiency with software applications, Microsoft Office, Excel as well as specific programs of such as SAP and Maximo; able to create reports and document procedures.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

 

 

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system
Paid vacation
Flexible working hours
Retirement plan
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of al