Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Southwire • Carrollton, GA

76d

About The Position

The Engineering Manager will provide daily leadership and long-term vision to the Engineering department for the Building Wire Plant. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and measuring critical engineering processes and programs in the plant. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Engineering department including preventative and predictive programs, reducing cost associated with breakdowns, determining proper staffing, skill levels, and training, and leading the engineering team. This position requires a hands-on approach with team members and equipment repairs. Responsible for leading the engineering team in process improvement and implementation of manufacturing processes that support all functions of production and lean.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 12+ years of related Engineering experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of computers and current desktop software.
• Clear understanding of OPS principles and applications.
• Lean Six Sigma experience recommended.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and long-term vision to the Engineering department.
• Develop, implement, and measure critical engineering processes and programs.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Engineering department.
• Oversee preventative and predictive programs.
• Reduce costs associated with breakdowns.
• Determine proper staffing, skill levels, and training.
• Lead the engineering team in process improvement.
• Implement manufacturing processes that support all functions of production and lean.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees