Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Job DescriptionResponsible for managing the engineering and maintenance departments; meeting or exceeding goals as outlined by the Plant Manager; interacting with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner; and maintaining general work standards. Responsible for maintaining records and correspondence; working with contractors, engineers, and salesmen; monitoring equipment safety, and powered vehicle operation and maintenance; developing short- and long-term departmental plans; managing preventive maintenance program; assessing the need for and soliciting contract help; maintaining part inventories; ensuring in-plant oil and water purity.Duties:1. Manages Engineering and Maintenance departments by:• assigning projects;• analyzing and improving work flow (as it relates to people);• providing training and training programs;• directing quality improvement programs;• assessing and processing equipment needs;• ensuring company policies are followed;• formulating and communicating departmental guidelines and procedures;• evaluating employee performance;• performing safety audits/inspections;• approving time off;• reviewing and correcting payroll and attendance reports;• developing annual operating budgets for Engineering and Maintenance;• preparing and monitoring capital projects;• complying with Company business guidelines;• ensuring employees follow job instructions in accordance with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 Standards;• completing specific duties as outlined by the Contingency Plan;• assuming direct responsibility for compliance with environmental procedures related to the departments• developing and managing work schedules;• assigning and reviewing work;• ensuring compliance with company safety policies, procedures and standards, and conducting safety and production meetings;• meeting with appropriate personnel to resolve conflict;• recognizing outstanding performance;• reporting and investigating accidents, and completing appropriate documentation and developing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.2. Interacts with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner by:• traveling to customers and suppliers as required;• supporting customer launch programs.3. Maintains Company’s general work standards by:• performing quality work;• instructing employees on proper performance of their duties;• performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;• complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;• understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.4. Monitors and assesses maintenance work by:• examining past repairs and warranties to determine solutions to recurring problems;• advising maintenance personnel regarding symptoms, problems, and solutions;• contacting equipment manufacturers for repair and operational assistance;• issuing memorandums concerning quotes, safety issues, scheduling changes, etc.;• scheduling and shipping out-of-plant repair work;• reviewing work orders and work reports;• redesigning equipment to meet production needs;• maintaining robot and computer programs;5. Maintains records and correspondence by:• keeping accurate equipment records;• scheduling preventative maintenance;• keeping accurate file records;• assessing and processing equipment needs;• projecting inventory needs;• supporting QS-9000, OSHA, Safety and National Electric Code regulations.6. Works with contractors, engineers, and salesmen by:• developing manufacturing equipment for new product lines;• coordinating efforts;• ordering new parts.7. Monitors equipment safety by:• performing safety evaluations of new or relocated machinery;• developing and ensuring compliance with preventative maintenance schedules;• approving use of new or relocated equipment;• composing equipment operating instructions;8. Monitors powered vehicle operation and maintenance by:• contracting with repair service;• reconciling contractor invoices with maintenance documents;• approving and overseeing major repairs;• ensuring balanced use of vehicles;• ensuring only licensed employees operate powered vehicles;• planning and implementing preventive maintenance.9. Develops short- and long-term departmental plans by:• projecting and recommending equipment needs;• forecasting manpower needs;• generating training schedules for personnel;• designing replacement parts for machinery and equipment;• calculating power requirements for new equipment;10. Manages preventive maintenance (PM) program by:• creating, maintaining, and reviewing PM database;• assigning individuals to complete work;• revising PM schedule according to equipment use, production schedule, and manufacturer recommendations;11. Solicits contract help by:• requesting and evaluating quotes and bids;• obtaining approval for quotes and bids;• negotiating repair contracts;• monitoring performance of contractors;12. Maintains part inventories by:• reviewing supplies;• consulting manuals and blueprints;• contacting sales representatives and manufacturers;• surveying suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness;• monitoring accuracy of purchase orders;• recommending authorization of purchases;• monitoring receipt of ordered items.13. Ensures in-plant oil and water purity by:• applying appropriate testing procedures;• determining and administering treatment for contamination.14. Maintains general work standards by:• performing quality work;• cleaning and maintaining work area;• instructing employees new to the job on proper performance of their duties;• performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;• performing any and all assigned tasks to ensure continuity of production and safety of all personnel;• complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;• understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.QualificationsEntry level qualification:• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or 15 years in a related field• 5 years of maintenance experience or working closely with maintenance• 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level• knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and general maintenanceAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.