Manager, Manufacturing Maintenance

GE Appliances, a Haier company • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will provide technical support for the plant infrastructure (power, water, air, lighting, gas, etc). Manage projects related to electrical/mechanical support systems, building renovations and other infrastructure-related items to support manufacturing activities. Based on building needs, this role may be combined with manufacturing equipment support responsibilities. This role has a team of direct reports and coordinates all maintenance/janitorial activities on an assigned work shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred or experience will substitute for degree
• 5 years of experience in operation and maintenance of a production facility
• 2 years' minimum experience in the supervision of employees
• Ability to manage and influence a team of skilled maintenance employees.
• Working knowledge in software packages such as MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel) and Email
• Familiar with OSHA and EPA Requirements related to maintenance.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Sound team approach to management
• Working knowledge of best practices involving mechanical and electrical design, PLC, maintenance and repair fundamentals of automated industrial production equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years' minimum experience in the supervision of employees in a union environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact within the plant on 1st shift to provide technical support and consultation on the plant infrastructure and facility support systems
• Provide technical expertise on plant layout, connections into/out of the plant, and in the troubleshooting of facility operational issues. Provides this technical support and expertise to Plant Operations across multiple shifts
• Own and facilitate effective utilization and operation of facility support systems and structure, including lighting, air compressors, electrical (incl. breaker maintenance), plumbing, vacuum pumps, sprinklers, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, boilers, heaters, electric volts, process waste, drainage, dock doors, roof, fans, back-up generator.
• Demonstrate a skill set to conduct reasonable root cause hypothesis for equipment failure and then provide direction on corrective action
• Supervise hourly bargaining unit maintenance staff by: developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures
• Evaluating staff and making hiring and termination recommendations and addresses subordinate complaints in partnership with HR
• Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records
• Coordinates all maintenance activities in the assigned area with other departments to ensure company goals are being met as measured by key performance indicators
• Balances workloads and resources to achieve maximum results
• Provide technical leadership to team as needed on appropriate problem resolution
• Provide aid in troubleshooting and downtime response – including electrical wiring, machine controls hardware/software, PLC and high/low voltage power distribution
• Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Ensures that staff is trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures as measured by skill assessments and work order audits

Benefits

• GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager