Manufacturing Manager

Powell Industries•North Canton, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead manufacturing engineering and facility maintenance activities supporting production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Oversee the maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment, building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure. This includes monitoring quality control, optimizing productivity, and implementing process improvements. This position will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, productivity, and safety while ensuring the facility, utilities, and production equipment are properly maintained and operational.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline
10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, facilities, or in combination
Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, machinery, and industrial facility systems
Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or automated equipment.
Experience leading capital equipment and facility improvement projects
Demonstrated experience with p-cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong project, time management, oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively collaborate with peers and associates
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment documentation, and technical specifications

Nice To Haves

Industrial Engineering degree
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies.
Experience with PLCs, automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
Experience managing contractors and outside service providers.

Responsibilities

Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, and minimize downtime
Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, layouts, and production methods
Lead capital equipment projects from concept and justification through installation, commissioning, and production launch
Troubleshoot complex equipment and manufacturing problems and develop sustainable corrective actions
Support new product introductions, equipment installations, process changes cross functionally
Lead Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives
Implement and establish departmental goals, objectives, and procedures while conferring with team members as necessary
Ensure compliance with all company and external standards/regulations
Establish a PM program, schedules, procedures, documentation, and performance metrics for production equipment and facility systems
Monitor equipment reliability, downtime, maintenance costs, and recurring failures
Lead preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime
Coordinate repairs, equipment servicing, inspections, and outside contractors
Monitor department budgets and expenditures to meet financial cost targets and objectives
Perform basic management duties as including preparing the site and workforce for audits, monitor resources and shipments
Proactively implement and drive site-wide continuous improvement activities
Implement and maintain a culture where all employees pursue continuous improvement in all processes
Manage facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, building infrastructure, and other critical utilities
Maintain compliance with applicable safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements
Evaluate equipment replacement needs and develop capital expenditure proposals
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, inspections, and facility projects
Establish and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, service providers, and equipment suppliers