Facilities and Maintenance Lead

Dover; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead investment and maintenance activities at their Allentown site. This role involves managing facilities, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with various teams to enhance operational safety and process stability while optimizing equipment lifecycle and reducing downtime. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and play a key role in maintaining top-tier facilities and infrastructure in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 5 years of experience in related fields required.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and equipment-related IT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment, development, and maintenance activities at the site.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for machinery.

Skills

Lean business principles

CNC

CAD/CAM

Digital Twin

Automation

Education

Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at www.opwglobal.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV.' Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field plus five years of related experience, or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Lean business principles, experience in equipment related IT (CNC, CAD/CAM, Digital Twin, etc.) and Automation.
• Demonstrated experience participating in site consolidation projects.
• Experience with contract maintenance for plant resources (Machines, equipment, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Executes all investment, development and maintenance activities at the site related to facilities (buildings, grounds, site infrastructure, production infrastructure, etc.), chemical cleaning process, machinery, and equipment.
• Monitors cost estimates and development requests as well as projects for the construction of machinery and equipment.
• Prepares budget plan, plans all required capacities under consideration of external services.
• Develops and implements a sustainable preventive maintenance program, with emphasis on the improvement of the operational safety and process stability of all equipment and machinery, considering legal requirements, required process capability, increasing equipment availability, optimizing the lifecycle of equipment and machines, optimizing operation processes under lean management criteria, reducing breakdowns, and proactive planning of costs.
• Develops in dialogue with VS Managers and the CI Leader to support and drive continuous improvement throughout the site.

Maintenance:

• Ensures sustainability of adherence to preventive and corrective maintenance measures.
• Ensures pro-active planning, cost monitoring and proper execution of maintenance measures, downtimes and revisions.
• Initiates and conducts quality controls and acceptance of repair measures. Prepares and optimizes maintenance plans with respect to safety, effectiveness, practicability and correctness.
• Coordinates and approves all internal and external services (maintenance technicians, suppliers, etc.) in the execution of maintenance measures.
• Develops a process concerning the procurement of standard spare parts and ensures its adherence.

Facility Management & Infrastructure:

• Ensures reliable and economical availability of site infrastructure and production infrastructure at the site.
• Based on a factory layout plan, manages the development of infrastructures and buildings.
• Negotiates in cooperation with site management and purchasing the supply of energy to ensure efficient and economical utility supply from external services.

EHS:

• Ensures adherence to legal laws and internal regulations.
• Partners closely with EHS to prioritize facility related EHS initiatives.
• Develops improvement concepts and/or improves already existing directives in close cooperation with EHS and ensures implementation of those concepts throughout the facility.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Pennsylvania : Allentown

Sub Division: CES - North America

Job Requisition ID: 60526

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