Maintenance/Engineering Manager
About The Position
PGI is a privately held company established in 1996 and a supplier of private-label solutions in the automotive industry. It designs, manufactures, and distributes products for automotive, diesel, power-sports, and specialty filter markets, with a supply chain network spanning the Pacific and South America. The Maintenance/Engineering Manager provides direction to engineering disciplines throughout project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. The role manages the facility’s Maintenance, Tool Room, and Manufacturing Engineering functions to maximize equipment efficiency, drive process improvements, and support new equipment startups. It also oversees budgets, personnel development, maintenance systems, and proactive resolution of facility and equipment issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering field, or equivalent education and experience.
- 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
- Excellent communication skills to work with multiple organizational levels and motivate subordinates.
- Proficiency with MS Office software.
- Strong attention to detail to recognize errors or inconsistencies.
- Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of people.
- Ability to develop a team environment, accomplish goals, promote cooperation, and model positive behavior.
- Ability to use logic and appropriate methods to solve problems effectively.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment effectively.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
- Must maintain a satisfactory attendance and conduct record.
- Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction to Engineering disciplines across project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Guide areas of responsibility in resolving complex problems, including developing technical solutions, project plans, resourcing plans, and budgets.
- Develop project management capabilities across the organization and establish, track, and communicate project risks.
- Understand and generate capital requests as needed.
- Manage facility Maintenance, Tool Room, and Manufacturing Engineering functions to maximize equipment running efficiency, drive process improvements, and support new equipment startups.
- Manage Overall Equipment Effectiveness projects and CMMS for Maintenance and Tool Room operations, including downtime tracking, analysis, and reporting.
- Maintain communication and relations with shift supervisors to ensure continuity between shift operations.
- Develop and monitor budgets for Engineering departments.
- Train and evaluate salaried personnel and conduct annual performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, facilities maintenance, environmental matters, and building security issues are addressed promptly and proactively.
- Initiate corrective, preventive, predictive, and continuous-improvement opportunities through defined and documented channels; participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective and improvement actions.
- Manage and oversee external contractors as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
