Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site.
• Supervise and provide assistance to department leads daily to support maintenance and production activities.
• Manages team of 5-15 maintenance department employees that are responsible for equipment and facility repairs and troubleshooting.
• Manages employee issues such as attendance monitoring, performance goals and resolves minor disputes.
• Ensures plant management is notified of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.
• Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
• Regularly audits work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand requirements.
• Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding safety, quality, and work processes, etc.
• Upgrades own skills by attending courses, seminars, etc.
• Provides input to defines requirements and specifications for equipment
• Optimizes equipment performance for efficiency and capacity

Qualifications

• BS - Engineering; must be from an ABET Accredited Engineering Program – Preferably BSME
• Previous leadership providing direct oversight of employee assignments, evaluation of performance, accountability for results, and coordination with other departments in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Exposure to PLC control systems, AC/DC circuits, drive systems, basic machine controls
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both salaried and hourly personnel to meet the needs of the operators, the program and the business
• Demonstrated ability to develop / maintain area Reliability programs, as well as address short-term equipment operation issues
• Ability to work in the plant reacting to problems and improvements/solutions
• Demonstrated track record of successes leading maintenance / installation efforts in a high volume batch manufacturing facility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys being on the floor hands on with all teams to drive performance improvements
• Highly motivated and high initiative
• Able to work independently, set priorities, and drive results at the same time able to work on a production team driving team goals
• Hands on approach with all teams to initiate and drive success
• Highest motivation, self starter with an ability to meet deadlines
• Strong Leadership Skills Are Essential
• Computer skills to include: Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, AutoCAD, and SAP