Lead Facility Maintenance Manager

Motivepower, Inc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in transportation systems seeks a Lead Facility Maintenance Manager in Kansas City to coordinate maintenance and optimize facility operations. This role requires technical expertise in facility management, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex tasks effectively while ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits

Performance bonus eligibility

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plans available

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical discipline or 8 years experience.
• Experience with TPM system and Lean principles.
• Proven project management and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall maintenance activities and budgets.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance tasks across the facility.
• Institute preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline

High School Diploma or GED with 8 years Maintenance Management

Tools

Maximo

Job description

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.Who are we? Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!Who will you be working with?The Lead Facility Maintenance Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive site maintenance program to include direct management of the site's maintenance team. This key staff position will help drive KCR's preventive maintenance program, support the production team by responding to and limiting equipment downtime, and coordinating both equipment OEM and contractor maintenance visits. How will you make a difference? This role is responsible for forecasting and managing annual plant maintenance budgets. This role will drive structure, rigor, and process improvements into the maintenance team and into the plant's maintenance practices. In this role, you will interact cross-functionally with plant staff, our workforce, site maintenance technicians, business-level resources, and numerous equipment OEM's and vendors that support the facility.What do we want to know about you? Essential Qualifications : Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering / Maintenance / or other technical discipline, OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 8 years of facility / maintenance management.Desired Characteristics : Experience / familiarity with the TPM system and concepts, including Lean principles.Demonstrated analytical skills and strong problem-solving history.Demonstrated performance managing multiple detailed projects simultaneously.Time management skills, ability to adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.Excellent communication skills and proven ability to influence others.Wabtec knowledgeable, UX facility experience preferred.Proactive attitude and a sense of urgency with meeting role objectives.Experience with remanufacturing

experience managing maintenance for a facility and / or

and / or other relevant machine programming experience.High sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to prioritize.Strong problem solving and communication skills.Proven hands-on mechanical skills, ability to work on machines or equipment.Project management experience.Experience with equipment installation and facilities modifications, including management of capital and expense projectsDemonstrated ability to communicate and function calmly and effectively in stressful

using Maximo or similar maintenance ERP system.What will your typical day look like? Responsibilities : Prioritize and coordinate all maintenance activities throughout facility.Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with all site and OSHA policies and practices.Manage maintenance and other associated budgets, seek opportunities to reduce cost.Request quotes, place and manage purchase orders for maintenance and facility related items.Manage and maintain critical spares for machines, minimizing downtime and overall repair cycle.Institute preventative maintenance program on critical machines as defined by operations team.Utilize sensor enabled machines to prevent failure, reduce downtime, and aid in machine troubleshooting.Lead in hiring, training, supervising, and managing Maintenance Technician team.Develop a team that is focused on working together to solve complex problems.Facilitate budget and annual spend

the selection, contract placement, safety, and ongoing control of all contractors on site.Maintain status of building equipment documentation to include failure statistics and analysis.Manage and control of operation of outsourced contracted services.Maintain availability on 24 hours per day call basis with backup from the facility staff.You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is

assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity : Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $95,808 - $126,900.#LI-SS1Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between$89,100.00-$126,900.00The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as : training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.Who are we? Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity : Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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