Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance

About ERMCO Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities. With commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO supports grid modernization and energy transition through vertically integrated operations, a customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology.

About the Role

The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance leads the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance functions at the Dyersburg Pad Plant. This role is accountable for equipment reliability, manufacturing process improvements, capital project execution, and facility maintenance to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The position provides direct leadership to the Manufacturing Engineering team and Maintenance Supervisor while partnering with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Safety to achieve plant objectives. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Engineering Leadership
  • Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team.
  • Establish a structured process for identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and justifying equipment and process improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure manufacturing engineers develop business cases supporting operational, safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
  • Manage capital projects from concept and justification through procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.
  • Partner with Operations to align equipment improvements and process changes with production goals.
  • Track project performance to ensure expected outcomes are achieved.
• Maintenance Leadership
  • Provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance Supervisor and maintenance team.
  • Develop and execute strategies to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness.
  • Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effectively managed and executed.
  • Utilize maintenance data and equipment performance metrics to reduce downtime and improve asset utilization.
  • Support troubleshooting and resolution of critical equipment and facility issues.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company standards.
• Capital Projects & Equipment Management
  • Identify and evaluate equipment investments that improve safety, quality, productivity, and capacity.
  • Oversee equipment sourcing, vendor selection, installation, and startup activities.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful execution.
  • Coordinate contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel, and operations teams throughout project implementation.
  • Support annual capital planning and budgeting activities.
• Operational Excellence
  • Partner with Operations leadership to identify production constraints and implement solutions.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
  • Utilize production and maintenance performance data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
  • Support productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Participate in daily operational reviews and plant performance discussions.
• Leadership & Talent Development
  • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop the technical and leadership capabilities of Manufacturing Engineers and Maintenance personnel.
  • Establish clear expectations, objectives, and development plans for direct reports.
  • Foster strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering or Maintenance leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement practices.
• Proven project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree.
• Experience leading maintenance functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• Experience managing capital projects and equipment installations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience within transformer manufacturing or other heavy manufacturing environments.

Success Measures

• Equipment uptime and reliability improvements.
• Reduction in unplanned downtime.
• Successful completion of capital and equipment improvement projects.
• Improvements in productivity, efficiency, and throughput.
• Achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Development and engagement of Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance personnel.
• Effective partnership with Operations to support overall plant performance.

Leadership Expectations

The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance is expected to be a hands-on leader who drives results through people, process improvement, and equipment reliability. This individual must effectively balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational support while developing team capability and ensuring the plant has the equipment, processes, and technical resources necessary to meet business objectives.