Plant Engineering Manager

3M•Us, OK
•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Plant Engineering Manager you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Assist in the development and implementation of the annual capital budget. Communicate consistently with the project manager, client and contractor. Compile plant data to generate reports in compliance with state and federal regulations for reporting Lead construction administration duties such as documenting activities and providing oversight. Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce costs through efficiency. Attend staff meetings, in-services and other campus activities as needed. Maintain and develop plant drawings, standards and procedures as appropriate. Manage, develop, trains, coaches, and evaluate direct reports. Ensure that plant systems are maintained through the administration of a preventive maintenance system. Maintaining tools and equipment that promotes safety, proper work habits by staff. Potentially serve as project or task manager for large scale projects with minimal support. Prepare and revises chemical, material, and service contract specifications, reviews bids, recommends awarding of contracts, and potentially acts as project manager representative of contracts. Supervise and direct process engineers and maintenance engineer, various plant staff and interns assigned to the facility. Keep current with PSM compliance requirements and measuring equipment. evaluate the need for new equipment to maintain plant proficiency and equipment as required by the task for the plant. Recommend allocation of budgeted funds and requests approval for major expenditures, payment requests upon approval, and initiates field purchase orders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Eight (8) years of plant maintenance and/or manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
  • U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum). To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
  • All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned.
  • Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Proven track record in managing plant projects from inception to completion
  • Strong background in chemical, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience in root cause analysis and reliability engineering
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations in an industrial setting
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and team collaboration abilities
  • CapEx, project management experience
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and other engineering design software
  • Strong knowledge of plant equipment and maintenance practices

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and implementation of the annual capital budget.
  • Communicate consistently with the project manager, client and contractor.
  • Compile plant data to generate reports in compliance with state and federal regulations for reporting.
  • Lead construction administration duties such as documenting activities and providing oversight.
  • Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce costs through efficiency.
  • Attend staff meetings, in-services and other campus activities as needed.
  • Maintain and develop plant drawings, standards and procedures as appropriate.
  • Manage, develop, trains, coaches, and evaluate direct reports.
  • Ensure that plant systems are maintained through the administration of a preventive maintenance system.
  • Maintain tools and equipment that promotes safety, proper work habits by staff.
  • Potentially serve as project or task manager for large scale projects with minimal support.
  • Prepare and revises chemical, material, and service contract specifications, reviews bids, recommends awarding of contracts, and potentially acts as project manager representative of contracts.
  • Supervise and direct process engineers and maintenance engineer, various plant staff and interns assigned to the facility.
  • Keep current with PSM compliance requirements and measuring equipment.
  • Evaluate the need for new equipment to maintain plant proficiency and equipment as required by the task for the plant.
  • Recommend allocation of budgeted funds and requests approval for major expenditures, payment requests upon approval, and initiates field purchase orders.
  • Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
  • Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Absences
  • Retirement Benefits
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