Biomedical Engineering Supervisor jobs in Wichita, KS

Division/Location:      SPG – McPherson Polymer Shakes

Position Title:             Reliablity Engineering Supervisor (Maintenance Manager) Supervisor Title:                                    Manufacturing Engineering Manager

FLSA Status:                Salaried

Shift:                            Days

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.

GENERAL FUNCTION – State the intent and objective of the position.

The Reliability Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of highly skilled technicians and Maintenance Lead to be safety leaders in the plant and to achieve world-class mechanical uptime on a wide variety of equipment: injection molding machines, industrial robots, auxiliary equipment; plant utility service equipment and is responsible for facilities management. Working with the Technical Manager, Supply Chain Manager and Production Manager develops and manages predictive and preventative tools and processes to demonstrate continuous improvement in plant equipment reliability. Collaborates with the Reliability and Stockroom Coordinator to design and execute preventative action plans and wear part programs to move from a “run to failure” mindset to a predictive program which improve mechanical uptime to world class levels, ensuring that the plant improves cost per unit performance, and achieves safety, quality, service and cost targets.

This position is multi-faceted with hands-on engineering responsibility for a broad scope of plant projects; providing support to all operations, maintenance and other support departments. Under the direction of the Technical Manager, designs and implements solutions and manages projects that support the plant in attaining safety, quality, service and cost goals. Conducts tests and experiments to set specifications, develop procedures and training for the use of equipment, automation or other engineered solutions. Will lead project teams focused on continuous improvement in a number of areas – material changes, production efficiency, quality or general construction. Utilizes technology and systems for design, coordinates equipment selection and manages external contractors. The Reliabilty Engineering Supervisor is the primary responsible person for supporting EHS, Risk Prevention and Business Continuity Planning for the plant and is responsible for the strong compliance of Environmental requirements as outlined by federal, state agencies, along with the company-wide group standards.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES – Indicate the main duties and responsibilities of the position and estimate the percentage of total time spent on each. Only include duties that account for at least 10% of the total time. These should be ranked by importance from most to least.

% of Time             Duties/Responsibilities

60%                        Maintenance leadership

Create and implement a reliability strategy within Maintenance department. Develop multi year plans to improve mechanical reliability to world class levels (95%) Leads the Maintenance Team in developing self- planning and execution process of daily, weekly and monthly PM’s and work orders; ensuring proper prioritization, human resource and physical asset utilization. Is the plant subject matter expert in regards to predictive maintenance methodologies .Work with maintenance team to develop strategies for improving equipment services to reduce overall time to perform equipment services. Partners with other STECO team members in order to develop plant preventative maintenance strategy that multiple departments can help perform in order to accomplish the work that needs completed. Works with Plant Maintenance Department and  Engineering  Group  to  develop  predictive  maintenance  strategies  to  improve  uptime  with  plant

equipment, and build redundancy in critical areas. Coaches and leads a metrics based culture that drives Uptime KPI as well as departmental OPI focus on mean time between failures, safety work order time to completion, PM compliance, stockroom inventory accuracy.

MAGNITUDE – Provide monetary figures for the areas most significantly impacted by this position. Items included may be revenues, sales, budgets, purchases, etc.

Plant Sales:           $60 million                          Controllable Budget:          $10 million

Other Significant Measures (please explain)

·        Corporate Risk Metrics – Business Continuity, insurance performance rating, risk management

·        Plant World Class Manufacturing metrics

SUPERVISON –  4 Direct     4 Indirect

PROBLEM SOLVING – Briefly describe the nature of the decision making or problem solving which is part of this position. Include the extent to which this position is governed by established practices, rules, regulations, manuals, counsel/advice, and independent thinking.

This position is the plant subject matter expert in the critical areas of predicitive maintenance; general engineering, efficiency improvements and capital management. Is able to work independently to research, identify, recommend, test and implement engineered improvement solutions that have a significant impact on the effectiveness and financial performance of the facility. Keeps current in all technical areas, seeking out certifications or continuing education credits to create on-going business improvements. Leads short term and understands long range planning and utilizes this to develop and implement business continuity and capital management plans. Is a good trainer and leader – using persuasive arguments to engage employees and management in the practices that are safe and ensure compliance with company standards, Federal and state regulatory agencies. Is able to proactively and positively represent the facility and company during agency or other technical inspections.

KNOWLEDGE – Indicate the minimum level of formal education and work experience which is required to carry out the responsibilities of this position. When considering the experience requirement, assume the education standard has been satisfied. Include any special knowledge, certification, or license that is required.

·       Bachelor Degree in Engineering – mechanical, industrial, automation preferred

·       4-6 years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

·       Previous supervisory experience, preferably of a highly skilled technician workforce

·       Some understanding of continuous improvement methodologies

·       Above average communication skills – written and verbal

·       Ability to translate technical data and reports into proposals and action plans

·       Is an active listener – able to discern key points from technical materials and presentations

·       Excellent analysis skills – MS excel, mini-tab and access data base

·       Above average computer skills – CAD, entry level Solid Edge Design

·       Critical and independent thinking – ability to trouble shoot complex and technical problem

·       Ability to assess impact of recommendations and decisions upstream and downstream, prior to implementing process changes

·       Very good coaching skills – peer, upline, down line and ability to lead teams at all levels of the facility

·       Able to draft, design, and build prints for various applications

·       Understands the complexities and implications of tool and part design and the overall impact on the business.

·       Six Sigma Green Belt

WORK ENVIRONMENT – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)