Machine Maintenance Manager

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Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

• To lead, manages and sets strategic objectives for Machine Maintenance Teams.  

• At assigned site(s), to achieve operational objectives in safety, quality, reliability, cost, continuous improvement, and employee morale. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies sound project management and engineering principles in day to day work, strategic planning and when coaching others.

• Coaches others using (MKPS) principles to collaboratively leverage existing resources when developing solutions.

• Coaches work team leaders on facilitating and managing change.

• Develop, monitor, and reports on annual operating budgets (expense and capital) responsible site(s).

• Ensures complete and cost-effective compliance to all current governmental regulations, engineering codes, and effectively insures efforts to anticipate future regulations.

• Manages skilled trades program within respective departments to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

• Models the way in developing a proactive culture to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.

• Responsible for the team's safety program, safety policies / procedures, and compliance with all state and federal legislation.

• Provides leadership and insight into new or emerging engineering concepts and technologies which relate to Methods, Materials, or Equipment.

• Responsible for employee selection and training.

• Analyzes work force skill sets or trades and adjusts or balances to support changing work requirements.

• Also responsible to help employees to develop new skills that will allow them to increase their contribution to the business and improve the processes of the operation.

• Supports multiple projects in various phases, simultaneously, drawing on internal and external networks to achieve results.

• Works closely with site leadership teams to provide cost effective services that enable them to achieve their goals.

• Lead, define, and complete complex problem-solving tasks with minimal oversight of leadership.

• Proactive approach to predictive and preventative principles and how to teach / apply this methodology.

  
Additional Essential Functions

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Education/Experience - Not Parsed

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering; or equivalent combination of professional experience and education.

• 10 years of experience in engineering or maintenance roles including two+ years in a leadership capacity.

Licenses and Certifications / Skills and Abilities

• Technically competent with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and equipment. Must have an awareness of governmental regulations in safety, environmental, and emergency response.

• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Manufacturing Methodologies (e.g., MKPS).

• Ability to demonstrate coaching and change management skills.

• Adept at resolving conflict in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and understand issues and make appropriate decisions.

• Must be an effective team leader, able to set team goals and commitments, and hold team members accountable for their assigned tasks.

• Must be able to assess priorities and determine course of action with minimal day-to-day supervision and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes which affect project plans.

• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process, from strategic planning through implement