Area Manager - Maintenance

Carpenter Technology; McBee (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Carpenter Technology in McBee, South Carolina, is looking for a Maintenance Area Manager to lead safety in the Maintenance Department and manage equipment reliability through a predictive and preventative maintenance program. The ideal candidate will have a BS in mechanical engineering or a related field, and over five years of manufacturing experience.

This role requires managing multiple projects effectively, overseeing spare parts management, and developing team members. Carpenter Technology offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment with at least 2+ years as a maintenance engineer or similar role.
• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and supervising others.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs in the Maintenance Department.
• Oversee spare parts management and vendor management.
• Develop direct reports and build technical skills.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of SAP

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS – Mechanical Engineering or technical degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Tools

Lean tools

Six Sigma

Job description

MAINTENANCE AREA MANAGER

Location: McBee, South Carolina

Responsibilities

• Lead safety as a core value in the Maintenance Department ensuring the prevention of injuries while maintaining business results
• Create a culture and belief that all equipment failures are preventable
• Improve equipment and machinery reliability measuring machine uptime as a key metric
• Build organizational capability in the application of lean tools specifically 6S, Process Management, TPMs, standardized work and rapid cycle improvements
• Maximize plant uptime and equipment process capability through an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program
• Establish and maintain effective communications with site management, peers and external stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects in a timely manner while ensuring safety, cost effectiveness and proper resource allocation
• Responsible for spare parts management — including identification of required spare parts, procurement and inventory management
• Manage vendors and contractors
• Work with site EHS personnel to ensure the equipment and machinery meet all state and federal regulatory requirements
• Develop direct reports and build technical skills appropriate to the functional responsibilities
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• BS – ME or BS Degree in a technical discipline preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment with at least 2+ years of experience as a maintenance engineer, maintenance support specialist, or maintenance craftsperson in a heavy equipment manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of SAP
• Six Sigma and lean training a plus
• Maintenance planning, scheduling, and supervisory experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and project management skills with the ability to identify customer solutions
• Ideal candidate will be able to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies
• Willingness to work in a production-oriented environment with frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Have the ability to direct and supervise others and objectively evaluate employees and their performance and train and develop others

Benefits

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401(k) with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.