Maintenance Manager

Prysmian; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Jackson, TN is seeking a Maintenance/Facility Engineering Manager to lead the Maintenance department as it scales output and reduces costs. You will plan and execute preventative maintenance, oversee repairs and installation, and ensure building and environmental compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will manage safety programs, partner with production and vendors, and control budgets while driving continuous improvement and team development across the facility.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of maintenance engineering and project management experience.
• Proven ability to work in teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, planning, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing health and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the maintenance department to minimize downtime and keep equipment running.
• Schedule preventative maintenance for all machines and ensure it is executed on time.
• Supervise installation of new machines, inspect them before use, and record keeping.
• Coordinate priority maintenance with production requirements and scheduling teams.
• Enforce safety procedures and policies across the facility.
• Manage vendor relations, prepare specifications, solicit bids, and ensure quality and performance.
• Budget control and special projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Environmental Management

Team Leadership

Project Management

Safety Programs

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Written & Oral Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Position Summary

This is a new position reporting to the Engineering Manager. The Jackson, TN facility produces Datacom & OEM Assembly products. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and it lowers its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a Maintenance/Facility Engineering Manager to provide direction and leadership to the Maintenance department.

Basic Function

Accountable to the Engineering Manager, this position is responsible for planning and implementing preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, installation and modification of building construction and repair on an efficient and timely basis through effective management and utilization of the Maintenance Department. Also, included are the environmental requirements for the facility under all local, state and Federal Jurisdiction and laws.

Principle Functional Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the maintenance department to ensure that all plant equipment is maintained and repaired with minimum downtime.
• Schedule preventative maintenance for all machines and make sure scheduling is executed.
• Supervise installation of new machines, check, and inspect them before put in use and keep records after they are in use.
• Coordinate priority maintenance scheduling with production requirements in conjunction with production department managers and production scheduling department.
• Enforce all safety procedures and policies.
• Establish contact with vendors as needed, prepare performance specifications, take and approve bids, and control all work to insure quality and performance compliance.
• Budget and control department costs. Perform special projects as required.

Environmental Responsibilities

Manage the environmental program to include routine compliance audits, completing corporate and government reporting and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Monitor stormwater and wastewater discharge process and prevention activities.
• Oil Spill prevention and control.
• Industrial solid waste activities.
• Keep Hazard Communication Program current.
• Routine inspections, audits and record keeping.

Supervision Scope

Responsible for the direction of all Maintenance Department associates and controlling facility environmental control efforts.

Key Requirements

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in Maintenance Engineering and Environmental Management in a Manufacturing arena.
• Must have good attention to details but be able to manage the big picture and have "make the numbers" mentality.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis.
• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement.
• Critical thinker with excellent analytical ability.
• Good written and oral skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• High energy demonstrates urgency and fast pace.
• Manage Health & Safety Programs, including safety training, record keeping and reporting.
• Experience working in a team-based environment and/or training in team dynamics, facilitation and problem solving.
• Facility expert on all ESH activities.

Desired Background

• 7 – 10 years Maintenance Engineering Experience Project Management.
• Experience Proven ability to work in teams.

Education

• BS degree in Engineering, preferred Master’s degree.