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Manager, Maintenance & Facilities - Plastics CoE - 3rd Shift

GE Appliances, a Haier company · Louisville, KY · 3 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

The Maintenance Manager - Plastics will provide technical support for the plant infrastructure (power, water, air, lighting, gas, etc). Manage projects related to electrical/mechanical support systems, building renovations and other infrastructure-related items to support manufacturing activities. Based on building needs, this role may be combined with manufacturing equipment support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact within the plant on 3rd shift to provide technical support and consultation on the plant infrastructure and facility support systems
  • Provide technical expertise on plant layout, connections into/out of the plant, and in the troubleshooting of facility operational issues
  • Own and facilitate effective utilization and operation of facility support systems and structure, including lighting, air compressors, electrical (incl. breaker maintenance), plumbing, vacuum pumps, sprinklers, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, boilers, heaters, electric volts, process waste, drainage, dock doors, roof, fans, back-up generator
  • Conduct reasonable root cause hypothesis for the injection molding equipment failure and provide direction on corrective action
  • Supervise hourly bargaining unit maintenance staff by developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures
  • Evaluate staff and make hiring and termination recommendations and address subordinate complaints in partnership with HR
  • Ensure compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records
  • Cover all maintenance activities in the assigned area with other departments to ensure company goals are being met as measured by key performance indicators
  • Balances workloads and resources to achieve maximum results
  • Provide technical leadership to team as needed on appropriate problem resolution
  • Respond to emergencies as requested; coordinate activities with other responders; direct the work of staff and utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in a cost-effective and timely manner
  • Ensure that staff is trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures as measured by skill assessments and work order audits

Requirements

  • Prior relevant military service will be considered in relation to required/desired qualifications
  • Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience including military as well as graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent
  • 5+ years supporting operation and maintenance in production facility
  • 2+ minimum experience leadership role with direct reports
  • Working knowledge in software packages such as MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel) and Email
  • Familiar with OSHA and EPA requirements related to maintenance
  • Sound verbal/written communication skills
  • Proven team approach to management
  • Working knowledge of best practices involving mechanical and electrical design, PLC, maintenance, and repair fundamentals of automated industrial production equipment

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in the supervision of employees in a union environment
  • Previous experience with Injection molding

Skills

  • GE Appliances will not offer sponsorship assistance for this position
  • Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
  • GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

Benefits

Our Culture Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Schedule

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Monday - Friday

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