Engineering Manager

Global Search Network; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Search Network seeks a Technical Services Manager to direct and coordinate maintenance programs across production facilities. You will lead utilities and facilities teams, drive uptime, and implement PM initiatives while coaching supervisors in planning and problem solving.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in maintenance/engineering management, a background in food processing, and CMPRP or related certifications. Strong leadership and safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• CMRP certification preferred.
• 15–20 years of extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible Maintenance or Engineering management experience.
• 5 years of experience in a food processing facility preferred.
• 24/7 Availability.
• Excellent planning, organizing and efficiency skills.
• Ability to prepare plans, detailed reports and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate maintenance projects in production facilities.
• Lead utilities and facilities activities and provide leadership.
• Coach managers and supervisors in short and mid-range planning.
• Develop and maintain PM programs and training.
• Track KPI performance and downtime.
• Ensure budget adherence and cost control.
• Foster safe work environment and team motivation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team building

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

CMRP certification

Job description

Job Summary: The Technical Services Manager directs, manages, and coordinates the overall maintenance projects, functions, and initiatives in the production facilities. The incumbent coordinates the utilities and facilities departments' activities and provides oversight and leadership for the complex.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Recruits, develops and retains technical expertise to maintain production and necessary utility systems.
• Supervises installation of new processing equipment, and works to optimize uptime and minimize downtime.
• Coaches and assists managers/supervisors in executing short range planning as they supervise activities of maintenance techs and contractors.
• Provides direction and makes tactical decisions while executing mid-range planning (beyond weekly activities), as it relates to driving improvement and implementing programs related to maintenance optimization.
• Evaluates supervisors and technicians to determine opportunities for performance improvement and creates development plans.
• Assists with developing and maintaining maintenance and technical standards.
• Provides engineering advice and leadership in establishing & refining Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, employee training, scheduling, etc.
• Tracks preventive maintenance completion and downtime, through weekly follow-up and reporting.
• Maintains and controls an optimum level of spare parts inventory (min, max)
• Oversees maintenance schedules, work orders and makes tactical decisions to optimize utilization of resources in alignment with equipment availability and plant priorities.
• Controls spending and adherence to approved budget.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise, assisting Maintenance, Production, Sanitation & QA/QC on an on-going basis.
• Tracks and evaluates maintenance & performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Pro-actively seeks to correct unsafe conditions and reports any conditions that are not immediately resolved.
• Continuously promoting motivation among the staff to strive for more efficient and productive Maintenance operations, including modeling and leading high standards of customer service.
• In conjunction with Human Resources, is responsible for interviewing, selection, coaching, training, discipline, and performance management of an hourly staff through positive relations, morale building, teamwork, and consistent leadership.
• Coach and model behaviors for team members on appropriate processes and facilitate problem solving through team work and the promotion of a respectful environment, to include conducting and leading team meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) strongly preferred.
• In lieu of education, 15-20 years of extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible Maintenance or Engineering management experience within a manufacturing environment or industrial facility.
• 5 years of experience in a food processing facility, preferred.
• 24/7 Availability.
• Excellent planning, organizing and efficiency skills.
• Ability to prepare plans, detailed reports and maintain records.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills (e.g. team building, conflict resolution)
• Willingness to share & teach others Maintenance/Technical techniques.
• PLC Programming experience is a plus.
• Willingness to share & teach others Maintenance/Engineering techniques.