Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Magnera Corporation•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
7-10 + years of progressive maintenance and engineering leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisor experience.
3-5 + years of leadership experience managing maintenance, process engineering, or reliability teams.
Experience leading capital projects from concept through implementation.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Strong background in manufacturing equipment, utilities, automation, and process improvement.
Experience working within budgetary and capital planning processes.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, elevated nose levels, and varying environmental conditions.
Must be able to wear required PPE for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Lean Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
PMP Certification
Reliability Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Review plans, direct and coordinate the maintenance and the process engineering activities of the plant.
Establish and carry out a preventative maintenance program and the corrective maintenance of all production and service equipment, buildings and grounds.
Lead the qualification process, troubleshooting events and continuous improvement projects.
Plan, specify and recommend any equipment or facilities revisions or modifications.
Initiate and direct capital projects.
Write capital funding requests as required, including costs and technical specifications.
Accurately record and report activities and results.
Coordinate all plant activities that involve the Division Engineering Group.
Work with production units to maintain and improve plant efficiency, productivity, and processes, as well as product quality.
Specify and direct activities of outside contractors and vendors.
Lead, develop, and manage the Maintenance and Engineering teams, including Maintenance Technicians, Process Engineers, and other technical personnel.
Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with plant objectives.
Coach, train, and retain highly skilled maintenance and engineering personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.
Develop and execute preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and performance.
Establish maintenance strategies that improve Overall Equipment EFFECTIVENESS (OEE), REDUCE DOWNTIME, AND OPTIMIZE MAINTENANCE COSTS.
Lead root cause failure analyses and corrective action efforts related to equipment and process issues.
Monitor and improve KPIs including: Equipment uptime, Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), Preventive Maintenance Compliance, Maintenance Cost Performance.
Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns and operational issues.
Manage maintenance planning and scheduling activities to minimize production disruptions.
Lead process engineering efforts focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction.
Identify, evaluate, and implement equipment and process improvements.
Support product commercialization, process validation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting complex manufacturing and equipment-related issues.
Develop engineering standards and ensure compliance with company engineering practices.
Develop, justify, prioritize, and execute capital projects from concepts through startup and project closeout.
Prepare capital request, cost estimates, project scopes, and technical specifications.
Manage project budgets, schedules, contractor activities and project risks.
Coordinate project execution with Corporate Engineering, Operations, Finance, Purchasing and EHS.
Ensure successful equipment installations, upgrades, and startup activities.
Maintain responsibility for all plant infrastructure and utility systems, including: Electrical distribution systems, Compressed air systems, Chillers and colling systems, HVAC systems, Water systems, Boiler and other utility equipment.
Ensure plant facilities and grounds are maintained in safe and efficient operating condition.
Identify opportunities for energy reduction and utility cost optimization.
Provide leadership and support for automation and controls systems.
Oversee troubleshooting and upgrades related to PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, drivers sensors, and control systems.
Support modernization initiatives and implementation of new automation technologies.
Collaborate with internal and external resources on control systems improvements.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and company policies and procedures.
Lead maintenance and engineering safety initiatives.
Support machine guarding, LOTO, Confined space, electrical safety, and contractor safety programs.
Ensure all required environmental, safety, and regulatory records and reports are accurately maintained.
Own and administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Ensure accurate asset records, word order management, preventative maintenance scheules and maintenance reporting.
Develop and maintain critical spare parts inventories.
Analyze asset performance and develop long term equipment replacement strategies.
Develop specification and scope of work documents for contractors and vendors.
Manage contractors selection, performance, safety compliance, and project execution.
Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality service and cost effective support.