Mgr, Eng/Maint

Shurtape Technologies•Stony Point, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager plans and oversees the Engineering & Maintenance Department, including hourly maintenance and salaried engineering personnel. The role promotes safe work practices, effective preventive and predictive maintenance, ongoing employee training, reduced equipment breakdowns, and efficient operation of plant facilities and equipment. The manager also supports facility and equipment modifications, continuous improvement, and compliance with company safety and operating policies. The manager supervises maintenance employees and contracted service personnel; coordinates department activities; maintains critical component and tool inventories; and provides technical support to coating and finishing operations. The role identifies and implements process and cost improvement projects, oversees the plant calibration system, and administers maintenance and training programs. In coordination with the Plant Manager and other departments, the manager develops and manages operating and capital budgets, spending plans, project scopes, bids, and contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
Five years of experience in a similar supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent skills coordinating the efforts of diverse personnel.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations relevant to plant operation and maintenance.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Supervise Maintenance personnel, including Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians and Automation Control Technicians; recruit, interview, hire, counsel, discipline, and discharge personnel in accordance with company policy.
Supervise contracted personnel, such as maintenance service workers, waste haulers, HVAC contractors, and electrical contractors, including developing work scopes and contract components as needed.
Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Engineering & Maintenance Department.
Ensure adequate inventories of critical components and necessary hand and power tools.
Provide technical guidance and support to coating and finishing operations concerning process monitoring and control.
Identify, plan, and implement projects that improve manufacturing practices, processes, and process control.
Identify and implement cost improvement projects.
Plan and administer an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program.
Plan and administer an ongoing maintenance training program, potentially in partnership with local community colleges or training consultants.
Work with the Plant Manager to establish yearly operating and capital budgets.
Manage the capital spending plan, including preparing appropriations, developing bid scopes, and managing contractors.
Maintain operations within approved yearly budgets.
Coordinate with other departments to plan facility and equipment modifications or additions.
Oversee the plant's calibration system.
Ensure safe work practices and company policies are followed.
Perform STOP audits as required.
Serve as a member of the division engineering managers team.
Perform other duties assigned by the Plant Manager.