Area Maintenance Analyst

British American Tobacco•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for an Area Maintenance Analyst in Winston Salem, NC The Area Maintenance Analyst is responsible for developing equipment and preventative maintenance action plans targeted at improving machine performance and reducing losses in production area. The Area Maintenance Analyst assists the management team by prioritizing and organizing work streams and is responsible for machine health and overall equipment effectiveness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years manufacturing experience; or AA Degree with 2 years manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated ability to effectively recommend and lead continuous process improvement efforts.
Understanding of and ability to perform root cause analysis.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels within the organization and with external vendors.
Knowledge of Windows based software, and Microsoft Office Professional Suite.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proven leadership ability and initiative and self-motivation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the following: Equipment repair, machinery alignment, bearing installation and maintenance, proper lubrication techniques of equipment, material handling systems (pumps, fans, and conveyors) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data driven equipment action plans to improve machine performance.
Collaborate and lead teams to perform Root Cause Analysis.
Provide technical solutions, leadership and support for production personnel.
Participate and lead equipment maintenance portion of the daily area performance planning meeting.
Drive planning, completion and effectiveness of related maintenance activities.
Responsible for defined equipment KPI’s associated with improvement efforts.
Perform procedures and work assignments in keeping with company policy, safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Processes (TPMP).
Attend and participate in job related meetings, including meetings with equipment vendors and others related to equipment and/or processes used in the production area.
Be aware of the Company environmental, health & safety policies and comply with the objectives as it relates to the role.
Know the potential health & safety risks and environmental impacts of work activities and understand role in mitigating these impacts

Benefits

401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
On-site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations
Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
Dependent Scholarship Programs
Free confidential personal financial counseling service
A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
Healthcare concierge service
Volunteer service opportunities
Extensive training opportunities
Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (up to 6 days)
Vacation (15 days (pro-rated days during first year of service))
Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
Funeral Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Long-Term Disability Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Released Time for Children’s Education
Community Outreach Leave
Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law