Maintenance & Engineering Manager

RiseMe; Cadiz (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Kentucky is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager to evaluate and maintain manufacturing equipment, lead cost-saving initiatives, and implement new technology into processes. You will oversee capital asset programs, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure quality and safety standards. Strong leadership, budget management, and regulatory interfacing are essential.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering world-class manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or Technology required (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 3 years manufacturing plant engineering/management experience including financial management and project development/management.
• Experience with Automated Control Systems PLCs & PCs.
• Successful department budget management.
• Knowledge of Capital Project Development, Cost Estimation and Management.
• Lean manufacturing principles, 5S deployment/sustainability, WCM Strategy experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to interface and comply with regulatory agencies.
• Proven skills in Preventive Maintenance, TPM, Reliability Based Asset Management.
• Interpersonal, Team Building and Collaborative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists business units in operational improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Utilizes new technology and Lean principles to maximize efficiency.
• Plans, manages, and executes capital asset programs.
• Promotes development of cost saving initiatives.
• Develops a teamwork-focused, safe manufacturing environment.
• Allocates responsibilities, builds teams, and oversees training and coaching.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and quality standards.
• Maintains production of a quality product per quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team building

Communication skills

Regulatory liaison

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering or Technology

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role:

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager holds a key position in which they help evaluate and maintain current manufacturing equipment and processes, seek out potential new advanced technology for integration into existing manufacturing, and implement new technology into manufacturing processes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assists all business units in making operational improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity
• Utilizes new technology and Lean Manufacturing principals and processes to maximize efficiency
• Plans, manages, and executes capital asset programs in compliance with Annual Operating Plan and established policy
• Promotes development cost saving initiatives
• Develops a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety
• Assigns accountability, builds teams, hires, develops, evaluates, trains, coaches and disciplines with corrective action as needed
• Ensures the adherence to Safeway policies, practices, and procedures
• Ensures production of a quality product in compliance with Wabash quality standards as defined by the Quality organization
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• BS Engineering or Technology required (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or related field)
• 3 years manufacturing plant engineering/management experience which includes financial management and project development and project management experience
• Previous experience with Automated Control Systems PLCs & PCs
• Successful department budget management
• Knowledge of Capital Project Development, Cost Estimation and Management
• Lean manufacturing principals, 5 S deployment/sustainability, WCM Strategy experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to interface and comply with regulatory agencies
• Proven skills and track record in Preventive Maintenance, TPM, Reliability Based Asset Management
• Interpersonal, Team Building and Collaborative skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates. #LI-Onsite