Do you have a solid management background in Engineering Operations within a Manufacturing environment?
Our client in the Plastics & flexible packaging manufacturing sector is looking for an Engineering Manager to join their team in Tyler, Texas! The candidate will be responsible for the overall plant facility, including the oversight of Engineering and Maintenance departments.
They will assist in the installation of new equipment and upgrades to existing equipment while ensuring that safety standards are adhered.
Gives input to and is accountable for Engineering, Maintenance, capital budgets and cost controls.
Ensures all production equipment are in optimum state of repair and performance.
You will also have the authority to take action and make decisions. The assignment of work or delegation or responsibility does not relinquish responsibility for results.
Functional Responsibilities:
• Manage Maintenance and Plant Engineering operations.
• Assist in the creation of an annual budget.
• Provide technical support/troubleshooting advice to Maintenance and Production personnel.
• Review Preventative Maintenance program, determines where changes or improvements are necessary and makes recommendations regarding changes and implementations.
• Oversees the maintenance work order system for repairs and prioritizes accordingly.
• Participate in production/scheduling meetings. Liaise with production department to coordinate scheduling of downtime for equipment repairs or modifications.
• Plans, organizes and co-ordinates execution of all construction, expansion, and installation projects.
• Provide monthly reports detailing financial spending against established budgets.
• Collaborate with Controller / Ops Manager to prepare CapEx projects.
• Evaluate existing and potential products for business and manufacturing fit and profitability relative to other avenues.
Managerial Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the engineering and maintenance team.
• Establish goals with direct reports, conduct performance reviews, and assists with their development plans.
• Motivate, provide regular coaching and feedback, and counsel team members as required.
• Provide input into hiring and termination.
• Promote operational agility and a culture change.
Continuous Improvement & Standardization:
• Monitor site performance and implement corrective actions to overcome any shortfall based on thorough root cause analysis.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects for health and safety, productivity, waste, quality, and cost reduction.
• Ensure that long-term improvement plans are in place and executed to reduce manufacturing costs each year.
• Provide improvement recommendations regarding the PM program.
• Act as the plant expert for statistical process control and conduct process capability studies.
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