Maintenance Area Manager - Equipment

Vermeer Corporation • Okahumpka, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. Are you the type of person who is passionate about leading and developing a team to meet key metrics and satisfy customers? In this role you will lead all activities of the assigned team, including safety, quality, fulfillment, cost, and inventory. We’re looking for a person responsible for measuring all critical business aspects related to the assigned team while also partnering to lead and manage the workflow of the equipment maintenance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree within the basic trades (maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electrical systems) and four years of related experience; or, minimum eight years’ related experience in basic trades/manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes (e.g. machining, paint, and/or weld technologies).
• Effectively communicate information to plant leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of performance metrics including, but not limited to, safety, quality, fulfillment, cost and inventory.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience leading a team and providing positive internal Vermeer customer service preferred.
• Continuous improvement experience preferred. Understanding of lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage team members’ daily activities and train team members to support departmental needs. Effectively communicate across shifts to support customer needs and/or to guide team members.
• Encourage team member development and engagement. Create an environment for team members to learn and grow.
• Drive root cause problem solving to address vendor, supplier and customer issues concerning quality and delivery.
• Lead the development and implementation of lean principles and continuous improvement projects to improve cost, quality, and safety standards for assigned area.
• Ensure safety and accountability of team members in assigned area. Ensure execution of countermeasures to meet Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Manage required documentation to meet Vermeer internal and external regulations.
• Continuously develop and manage preventative maintenance (PM) process to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of PM work.
• Communicate any financial needs for budgetary purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees