Senior Process Improvement & Safety Engineer

Graver Technologies LLC; Village of Honeoye Falls (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Group Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Plan

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

Graver Technologies LLC, part of Marmon Holdings under Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Plant Improvement & Safety Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in its Industrial Filtration Division. You will drive Lean initiatives, improve equipment uptime, reduce costs, and foster a safety-first culture across the facility.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver measurable improvements in equipment reliability, safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive maintenance, facilities, reliability, engineering, or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of direct management experience leading maintenance or engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing capital projects, facility expansions, equipment installations, and maintenance budgets.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, utilities, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Industrial manufacturing experience required; filtration, fabrication, assembly, or process manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead change across multiple functional areas.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance regulations.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance management systems.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence – Lead Marmon’s Lean Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility to support manufacturing performance and business objectives.
• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives including waste elimination, TPM, 6S, visual management, standard work, value stream mapping, and root cause problem solving.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve equipment effectiveness, process efficiency, throughput, quality, and cost performance.
• Analyze maintenance, reliability, and production data to identify opportunities for sustainable improvement.
• Establish and track maintenance and facility KPIs, ensuring accountability and achievement of business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of continuous improvement projects and operational initiatives.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, ownership, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
• Mentor and coach employees in Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Environmental Health & Safety – Lead all Environmental Health & Safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and corporate requirements.
• Maintain all federal, state, local, and company safety records, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct facility safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance inspections with documented corrective actions.
• Lead safety programs including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, contractor safety, confined space entry, hazard communication, and chemical handling.
• Investigate recordable, non-recordable, and near-miss incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Facilitate facility safety committee meetings and support ongoing employee safety engagement.
• Coordinate and maintain all required OSHA and regulatory training programs.
• Develop and report safety metrics and drive initiatives to continuously improve safety performance.
• Maintenance & Facility Leadership – Responsible for all aspects of building, grounds, utility systems, equipment, and facility maintenance.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for equipment failures and facility-related issues.
• Implement corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure maintenance planning and scheduling activities maximize productivity and asset utilization.
• Manage maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Oversee spare parts inventory management and maintenance system effectiveness.
• Develop annual maintenance and capital budgets while managing expenditures for budget compliance.
• Lead facility infrastructure projects, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Support manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment reliability, uptime, and production readiness.
• Support operations during off hours and emergency situations when required.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Reliability Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Graver Technologies LLC, part of Marmon Holdings under Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Plant Improvement & Safety Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in its Industrial Filtration Division. You will drive Lean initiatives, improve equipment uptime, reduce costs, and foster a safety-first culture across the facility.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver measurable improvements in equipment reliability, safety