Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Rapid Resource Recruiters; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Columbus, MS is seeking a Manager for Engineering and Maintenance departments. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring safety compliance, and developing departmental plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent with extensive maintenance and supervisory experience. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance experience or working closely with maintenance.
• 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engineering and Maintenance departments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental procedures.
• Monitor and assess maintenance work.
• Develop short- and long-term departmental plans.

Skills

Maintenance management

Engineering knowledge

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

15 years in a related field

Job description

Responsible for managing the engineering and maintenance departments; meeting or exceeding goals as outlined by the Plant Manager; interacting with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner; and maintaining general work standards. Responsible for maintaining records and correspondence; working with contractors, engineers, and salesmen; monitoring equipment safety, and powered vehicle operation and maintenance; developing short- and long-term departmental plans; managing preventive maintenance program; assessing the need for and soliciting contract help; maintaining part inventories; ensuring in-plant oil and water purity.

Duties:

• Manages Engineering and Maintenance departments by:
  • analyzing and improving work flow (as it relates to people);
  • providing training and training programs;
  • directing quality improvement programs;
  • assessing and processing equipment needs;
  • ensuring company policies are followed;
  • formulating and communicating departmental guidelines and procedures;
  • evaluating employee performance;
  • performing safety audits/inspections;
  • approving time off;
  • reviewing and correcting payroll and attendance reports;
  • developing annual operating budgets for Engineering and Maintenance;
  • preparing and monitoring capital projects;
  • complying with Company business guidelines;
  • ensuring employees follow job instructions in accordance with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 Standards;
  • completing specific duties as outlined by the Contingency Plan;
  • assuming direct responsibility for compliance with environmental procedures related to the departments
  • developing and managing work schedules;
  • assigning and reviewing work;
  • ensuring compliance with company safety policies, procedures and standards, and conducting safety and production meetings;
  • meeting with appropriate personnel to resolve conflict;
  • recognizing outstanding performance;
  • reporting and investigating accidents, and completing appropriate documentation and developing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Interacts with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner by:
  • traveling to customers and suppliers as required;
  • supporting customer launch programs.
  • performing quality work;
  • instructing employees on proper performance of their duties;
  • performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;
  • complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;
  • understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.
• Monitors and assesses maintenance work by:
  • examining past repairs and warranties to determine solutions to recurring problems;
  • advising maintenance personnel regarding symptoms, problems, and solutions;
  • contacting equipment manufacturers for repair and operational assistance;
  • issuing memorandums concerning quotes, safety issues, scheduling changes, etc.;
  • scheduling and shipping out-of-plant repair work;
  • reviewing work orders and work reports;
  • redesigning equipment to meet production needs;
  • maintaining robot and computer programs;
• Maintains records and correspondence by:
  • keeping accurate equipment records;
  • assessing and processing equipment needs;
  • projecting inventory needs;
  • supporting QS-9000, OSHA, Safety and National Electric Code regulations.
• Works with contractors, engineers, and salesmen by:
  • developing manufacturing equipment for new product lines;
• Monitors equipment safety by:
  • performing safety evaluations of new or relocated machinery;
  • developing and ensuring compliance with preventative maintenance schedules;
  • approving use of new or relocated equipment;
  • composing equipment operating instructions;
• Monitors powered vehicle operation and maintenance by:
  • contracting with repair service;
  • reconciling contractor invoices with maintenance documents;
  • approving and overseeing major repairs;
  • ensuring balanced use of vehicles;
  • ensuring only licensed employees operate powered vehicles;
  • planning and implementing preventive maintenance.
• Develops short- and long-term departmental plans by:
  • projecting and recommending equipment needs;
  • generating training schedules for personnel;
  • designing replacement parts for machinery and equipment;
  • calculating power requirements for new equipment;
  • creating, maintaining, and reviewing PM database;
  • assigning individuals to complete work;
  • revising PM schedule according to equipment use, production schedule, and manufacturer recommendations;
• Solicits contract help by:
  • requesting and evaluating quotes and bids;
  • obtaining approval for quotes and bids;
  • monitoring performance of contractors;
  • consulting manuals and blueprints;
  • contacting sales representatives and manufacturers;
  • surveying suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness;
  • monitoring accuracy of purchase orders;
  • recommending authorization of purchases;
  • monitoring receipt of ordered items.
• Ensures in-plant oil and water purity by:
  • determining and administering treatment for contamination.
  • performing quality work;
  • cleaning and maintaining work area;
  • instructing employees new to the job on proper performance of their duties;
  • performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;
  • performing any and all assigned tasks to ensure continuity of production and safety of all personnel;
  • complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;
  • understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or 15 years in a related field
• 5 years of maintenance experience or working closely with maintenance
• 3 years at a supervisory or managerial level
• knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and general maintenance

Additional Information

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