Manufacturing Manager

Powell; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell in North Canton, OH seeks a senior manufacturing engineering leader to drive maintenance and reliability across production, quality, safety, and efficiency. You will oversee equipment, building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure while implementing process improvements and cost controls.

You will lead cross-functional teams of mechanical, Industrial, and electrical engineers, manage capital projects from concept through production launch, and champion Lean practices to reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, facilities, or related
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (TPS or equivalent)
• Experience leading capital equipment and facility improvement projects
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specs
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime
• Evaluate processes, equipment, tooling, layouts, and production methods
• Lead capital equipment projects from concept through installation and launch
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and develop corrective actions
• Support new product introductions, installations, and process changes cross-functionally
• Lead Lean, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Maintain safety, standards, and regulatory compliance
• Manage PM programs, budgets, and supplier relationships
• Coordinate repairs, inspections, and external service providers
• Prepare site/workforce for audits and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Automation systems

Industrial controls

Job description

Job Description

Lead manufacturing engineering and facility maintenance activities supporting production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Oversee the maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment, building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure. This includes monitoring quality control, optimizing productivity, and implementing process improvements. This position will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, productivity, and safety while ensuring the facility, utilities, and production equipment are properly maintained and operational.

Job Description

Lead manufacturing engineering and facility maintenance activities supporting production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Oversee the maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment, building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure. This includes monitoring quality control, optimizing productivity, and implementing process improvements. This position will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, productivity, and safety while ensuring the facility, utilities, and production equipment are properly maintained and operational. Supervision: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineers as well as facilities management resources.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, and minimize downtime
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, layouts, and production methods
• Lead capital equipment projects from concept and justification through installation, commissioning, and production launch
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and manufacturing problems and develop sustainable corrective actions
• Support new product introductions, equipment installations, process changes cross functionally
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Implement and establish departmental goals, objectives, and procedures while conferring with team members as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all company and external standards/regulations
• Establish a PM program, schedules, procedures, documentation, and performance metrics for production equipment and facility systems
• Monitor equipment reliability, downtime, maintenance costs, and recurring failures
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime
• Coordinate repairs, equipment servicing, inspections, and outside contractors
• Monitor department budgets and expenditures to meet financial cost targets and objectives
• Perform basic management duties as required including preparing the site and workforce for audits, monitor resources and shipments
• Proactively implement and drive site-wide continuous improvement activities
• Implement and maintain a culture where all employees pursue continuous improvement in all processes
• Manage facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, building infrastructure, and other critical utilities
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate equipment replacement needs and develop capital expenditure proposals
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, inspections, and facility projects
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, service providers, and equipment suppliers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, facilities, or in combination
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, machinery, and industrial facility systems
• Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or automated equipment.
• Experience leading capital equipment and facility improvement projects
• Demonstrated experience with p-cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project, time management, oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively collaborate with peers and associates
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment documentation, and technical specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering degree
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with PLCs, automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
• Experience managing contractors and outside service providers.

Skills, Abilities, & Other Requirements

• Adheres to Powell’s core values (Customer First, Can-Do Attitude, Respect for Employees, and Commitment to Improve)
• Ability to effectively manage stressful situations and respond professionally under all circumstances.
• Sees the world through the eyes of customers, understands their needs, exceeds their expectations, and establishes and sustains long-term relationships
• Engages people effectively across the organization and mobilizes them to act with energy and drive. Persists and achieves objectives despite obstacles and opposition
• Takes a long-term view and acts as a catalyst for necessary / proactive organizational change.
• Recognizes & effectively balances the interests / needs of group with those of the broader organization.
• Prioritizes activities, establishes appropriate courses of action, and monitor progress
• Exercises good judgment with the use of data in order to make sound, well-informed decisions
• Encourage and provides opportunities for learning and development. Broadens employees’ capabilities through special and cross functional assignments

More Information

• Communicates complex/technical information in a simple, understandable manner that fosters alignment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Fosters collaboration among and across teams. Helps everyone operate as “one team”
• Holds self and others accountable for individual and collective results
• Changes priorities to meet changing demands; adjusts quickly to new responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Utilizes data to perform analysis to highlight trends, issues and solutions for continuous improvement.