Operations Manager over Maintenance and Engineering

Continental Carbon Co.; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Continental Carbon Co. in Ponca City, OK is seeking a Maintenance Operations Manager to direct maintenance and engineering activities for plant systems, aiming to optimize safety, quality, efficiency and cost. You will implement best practices, develop preventive maintenance programs and establish KPIs to drive performance.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 8 years of manufacturing plant experience (5 in a similar role), and strong People Management and project

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 8 years of manufacturing plant experience required, at least 5 years in a similar role.
• People Management, Project Management, Safety and Environmental Management required; computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance and engineering activities for plant systems to optimize safety, quality, efficiency and cost.
• Implements best maintenance practices and processes.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs.
• Establishes and utilizes KPIs.
• Procures parts and materials for plant operations and turnarounds as well as routine and emergency situations.
• Builds and leads diverse maintenance teams and ensures high quality workmanship.
• Maintains constant communication across plant to minimize disruptions and support other departments.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

People management

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description:

The Maintenance Operations Manager is responsible for directing and prioritizing maintenance and engineering activities for plant systems and equipment to obtain optimization in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency and cost.

• Implements best maintenance practices and processes
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs
• Establishes and utilizes KPI’s
• Maintains ISO Certification, as appropriate
• Develops effective, realistic plans for Maintenance Department Activities
• Adjusts plans and activities to meet changing organizational needs. Adapts to change quickly and independently
• Coordinates and directs maintenance requirements of each department
• Understands and supports the missions and values of the organization
• Builds teams with diverse skills and strengths
• Completes assignments and meets commitments
• Accepts accountability for own actions
• Pursues problem solutions with a sense of urgency
• Maintains clear and consistent performance standards by providing instructive firm guidance
• Encourages and motivates employees and defines their roles and responsibilities
• Ensures Request for Expenditures (RF.E.’s) are developed to obtain capital or expense funding approval for equipment, repairs and projects of the plant
• In accordance with policy, procures parts and materials required to sustain Plant operations and facilitate turnarounds as well as for attention to routine and emergency situations
• Appraises performance of personnel setting objectives for improvement as necessary
• Maintains constant communication across plant to minimize disruptions due to maintenance activities and to ensure other departments are receiving the necessary attention to operate efficiently and without interruption
• Select, train and develop maintenance personnel to provide the highest quality workmanship to the Plant

• High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, strong management skills
• Self-starter who takes independent action and continually develops own skills
• Consistently manages a good work load
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships
• Maintains a positive, challenging work environment
• Shows commitment to quality and excellence

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required
• 8 years of manufacturing plant experience required, at least 5 years in similar role
• People Management, Project Management, Safety and Environmental Management required; computer literate

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance