Manufacturing Engineering Manager I

Pentair•Conroe, TX

22h•$82,300 - $152,800•Onsite

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our Conroe, TX team. You will provide technical program leadership for the manufacturing engineers and lead the machine and facility maintenance teams for Conroe, TX campus. This role will champion preventative maintenance measures and be a key leader of the capital improvement strategy. In addition, this role will provide technical and facility management support to resolve issues and coordinate with other departments. This position will report to the site leader and will support strategic decisions that affect facility productivity and overall transformation. You will: Be a strong communicator and change agent, driving alignment between teams and coordinating resources. Create processes that drive smooth execution of project and maintenance work, including championing the management of change. Reduce equipment downtime, maintenance, and facility cost. Teach and coach teams on preventative maintenance strategies, set KPI’s and communicate results. Creates and drives alignment for future in both maintenance and capital improvements. Sets capital strategy for improved site productivity and increased use of automation. Prioritizes safety in leading of team and enforcement of safe practices. Take responsibility for planning and cost control of the maintenance function, and for coordination of maintenance activities with production managers and supervisors. Works with production supervision to ensure assigned maintenance is being performed by operators Implements preventative and predictive maintenance and TPM programs. Evaluates performance and qualifications of maintenance employees and provides training and guidance as required. Establishes and maintains effective communication with plant management to promote understanding of the maintenance function and enhance its perceived value to the organization. Supports lean efforts including execution of transformation plan, CCFF/MMF/TPM events. Champions energy savings ideation and projects. Key members of Delavan Leadership Team are responsible for establishing and enforcing policy. Helps operating teams to become more autonomous, transferring knowledge from the maintenance and engineering teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management
Demonstrates understanding of maintenance management best practices
Exemplary communication skills, oral and written with proven record of gaining alignment
Experience in capital project management
5+ years manufacturing experience
2+ years supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Provide technical program leadership for the manufacturing engineers and lead the machine and facility maintenance teams
Champion preventative maintenance measures and be a key leader of the capital improvement strategy
Provide technical and facility management support to resolve issues and coordinate with other departments
Support strategic decisions that affect facility productivity and overall transformation
Be a strong communicator and change agent, driving alignment between teams and coordinating resources
Create processes that drive smooth execution of project and maintenance work, including championing the management of change
Reduce equipment downtime, maintenance, and facility cost
Teach and coach teams on preventative maintenance strategies, set KPI’s and communicate results
Create and drive alignment for future in both maintenance and capital improvements
Set capital strategy for improved site productivity and increased use of automation
Prioritize safety in leading of team and enforcement of safe practices
Take responsibility for planning and cost control of the maintenance function, and for coordination of maintenance activities with production managers and supervisors
Work with production supervision to ensure assigned maintenance is being performed by operators
Implement preventative and predictive maintenance and TPM programs
Evaluate performance and qualifications of maintenance employees and provides training and guidance as required
Establish and maintain effective communication with plant management to promote understanding of the maintenance function and enhance its perceived value to the organization
Support lean efforts including execution of transformation plan, CCFF/MMF/TPM events
Champion energy savings ideation and projects
Help operating teams to become more autonomous, transferring knowledge from the maintenance and engineering teams