Maintenance Area Manager

Carpenter Technology; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is looking for an Area Manager in Maintenance. This role will focus on optimizing machinery uptime, developing staff skills, and instilling a culture of safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance, especially in heavy equipment manufacturing, and should possess excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401k with company contributions.

Flexible spending accounts and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in maintenance within heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend new maintenance technologies.
• Experience with lean tools like 6S, Process Management, TPM.

Responsibilities

• Optimize machinery and equipment uptime to meet operational plans.
• Develop direct reports and build technical skills in maintenance.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement in the Maintenance Department.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma

Four-year college degree

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

AREA MANAGER – MAINTENANCE

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for optimizing machinery and equipment uptime to ensure achievement of operational plans; transforming the maintenance culture from a “break down – get it up running” approach to systems based, systematic problem solving approach; reducing maintenance expenses; creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in the Maintenance Department down to each and every maintenance employee; and developing direct reports and organizational capability within the department.

THE AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE WILL . .

• 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, TPM’s, 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.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE

• High school diploma required. Four-year college degree is preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience as a maintenance engineer, maintenance support specialist, or maintenance craftsperson in a heavy equipment manufacturing facility.
• Apply management expertise to set direction, resolve problems and provide guidance to employees in their own area of responsibility or department.
• Has breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may acquire knowledge of other related areas of departments.
• Adapts area/departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges.
• Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning resources; may manage allocated budget.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, programs, services and technology.
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies.
• Ability to operate a computer workstation.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment. Ability to direct and supervise others.
• Ability to objectively evaluate employees and their performance. Ability to train and develop others.
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines. Verbal and written communication skills.

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

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.

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications. Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete “powder-to-part” solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production.

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