Maintenance & Engineering Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Responsibilities :

Team Management : Manage day-to-day activities of the Maintenance department and outside building contractors. Will establish goals, priorities and evaluate Performance of staff to ensure the maximum benefit of the resources expended. Creates an empowered environment ensuring that the maintenance organization and its people understand the goals and objectives of the business and that they have the resources and support to accomplish them. Establishes an environment that ensures and supports open and friendly communication.

CapEx Execution : Prepare and manage the facility Capital Asset Project proposals supporting ROI / documentation. Ensure that projects are planned properly to provide sufficient funding. Review data to ensure that the results are achievable and obtain necessary approvals. Closely monitor projects to ensure they are completed as planned and that the funds are utilized properly. On an ongoing basis, initiate design changes and modifications to further improve machine efficiency, to facilitate design changes and cost reductions, and to expand the capability of existing equipment to handle new products.

Strategic Planning : Development of both strategic capital plans, ensuring an acceptable return on investment replacement of worn or obsolete equipment, and expansion of capacity to meet sales growth, equipment modification or replacement related to cost reduction, as well as development of expanded productive capacity for new products.

Process & Program Standardization : Responsible for ensuring that all maintenance processes are completely documented (including Capital start-up plans, SOP’s and run documents) and implement changes to these processes. Accountable for the development and implementation of effective preventive maintenance programs, along with the establishment of a proficient maintenance stores procurement and inventory control system, as applicable.

Risk Management : Responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements pertaining to the areas of waste disposal, facility permits and codes. Responsible for timely filing of all regulatory documents to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local Governmental agencies. Ensure that safety and security measures are in place for the facility. This includes fire code and insurance carrier requirements, and maintenance of an internal alarm and evacuation system.

Budget Management : Maintains operating budgets and capital budgets with other leadership teams and external members. Manage department expense budgets with appropriate accounting information and support. Develops short- and long-term cost containment / reduction strategies.

Strong cross-functional leadership , communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to translate strategy into actionable information in small or large groups in a clear and concise and professional manner.

Leadership : This job has full management responsibility for the project, including management of people, defining roles and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations. Manage Maintenance resources, equipment, and materials to support plant operations by implementing capital projects aimed to advance the manufacturing process by reducing cost, waste and improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

What You Get to Do :

• Act as a safety leader that puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EH&S to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment
• Works with internal and external resources to provide solutions and improvements to machines, equipment, and facility to meet plant goals, reduce costs, ensure Safety compliance and improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Project Management : Coordinate and manage special projects, ensuring effective staff coordination and unified outputs.
• Calendar Management : Synchronize and update calendars weekly to support readiness events.
• Presentation Coordination : Compile and distribute weekly slide presentations
• Data Analysis : Perform statistical analysis and submit reports weekly.
• Administrative Support : Prepare and edit correspondence, track time-sensitive tasks, and maintain data accuracy.
• Reporting and Analysis : Create graphic presentations, research data, and define KPIs.
• Develops and outlines a program of continuous improvement
• Promotes a strong safety culture and demonstrates adherence to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Meet and exceed plant business plan and KPI’s

Requirements : Job Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of Maintenance & Manufacturing Leadership experience required

Engineering Degree required

Proven experience leading and delivering multi-million dollar projects from in caption to completion

Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and P.M. (preventive maintenance) practices