Maintenance Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. This role assists in the structure and execution of proactive maintenance strategy. You will utilize your deep understanding of maintenance functions and key metrics, interactions with different systems, cross functional collaboration within the maintenance organization, and operations in totality to solve complex technical challenges. As the process owner responsible for spare parts plan for our critical assets and process maintenance PM completion, you will need to maintain deep relationships with indirect purchasing, 3rd part maintenance provider, and operations leadership team to ensure your success. You will be responsible for improving machinery uptime by ensuring the right spare parts inventory is maintained, accurate, and organized and PM’s are completed on time.

Requirements

Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Working knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
Knowledge of total productive maintenance principles, methods, and processes; ability to maximize machinery effectiveness through active involvement of all supporting departments.
Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Working knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
Working understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Working understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Bachelors degree in an Engineering curriculum or equivalent experience in maintenance operations

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated achievement in manufacturing engineering, facilities engineering, and/or maintenance roles with a strong understanding of core maintenance functions
Procurement, Supply chain experiences supporting a field or maintenance organization
Experience as a direct/indirect leader

Responsibilities

Maintain optimal stock levels, conduct physical inventory counts, and minimize obsolescence through tracking. Ensure parts are stored in a way that prevents premature degradation
Purchase parts, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate shipments to ensure the right part is available at the right time.
Analyze usage data and internal/external failure trends to forecast demand for parts while also have a clear understanding of the facilities preventative maintenance plans to maintain ample supplies for scheduled maintenance activities.
Scheduling machines for PM’s to ensure it is completed on time without affecting production demand.
Prepare reports on inventory status and other key metrics
Collaborate with maintenance, repair, and operations teams for parts requirements.