Utility Maintenance Manager

Hankook & Company ES America•Clarksville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The FMT Unit Manager in the Maintenance Department is responsible for ensuring all equipment within their area of responsibility is fully operational and capable of running to designed capacity. This involves a strong focus on preventive and proactive maintenance (over 80%), with a target of 100% scheduled maintenance, alongside reactive maintenance (<20%). Key aspects of the role include detailed planning, collaboration, people management, and adherence to established budgets.

Requirements

Communication: Including active speaking/listening, reading/writing skills in accordance with standard business practices and decorum.
Critical Thinking / Troubleshooting: Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Details: Must have attention to details for all areas of work.
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers including Internet browsers and the ability to learn other programs.
Ethical Behavior: Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Strong Mathematic Skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred; advanced degree in a related field preferred.
CPMM; MMC; P.E.; Lean Manufacturing; APQC; etc. a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive, promote and live “Safety Always” in all activities especially with respect to plant equipment, facilities and personnel.
Support the establishment and implementation of a maintenance strategy, processes and procedures to ensure a comprehensive and coherent means to optimize equipment uptime, including MTTR, MTBF, etc.
Develop full understanding of the maintenance team skill sets, identify gaps and provide development opportunities to ensure appropriate skills are available on both day and night shifts.
Work closely with operations unit managers to ensure full understanding of production schedules and equipment priorities to fully align maintenance.
Develop clear responsibility and accountability for maintenance material spending and budget adherence including strategies to manage expenses.
Maintain the highest levels of standards and accuracy with respect to data and information.
Manage the process of the introduction of new equipment as well as the process of disposal of obsolete equipment.
Produce written reports and make presentations.
Perform root cause analysis and permanently resolve problems.
Constant attention to improvement opportunities and application of a systematic approach to implement.
Manage, coach and develop a high performance maintenance team based on achieving objectives, application of best practices and driving OEE.
Promote and drive high standards through personal leadership and influence and ensure every team members understands the behaviors and standards expected of them.
Assume responsibility for achieving maintenance budgets as well as supporting preparation and forecasting for Capital Expenditures and compliance with legal standards.
Work collaboratively with operations management to facilitate delivery and compliance with maintenance strategies.
Any additional tasks required.