Sr. Manager- Maintenance & Engineering

Lightera; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera is seeking a Senior Engineering/Maintenance Manager to lead a cross-functional team of Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Facilities Personnel and the CI group in the Carrollton facility. You will hire, train and develop staff, set project budgets and timelines, and oversee equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, partnering with process and maintenance to test and release equipment for production, performing root cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience as an Engineering Manager.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business.
• Knowledge of Fiber Optic Industry desirable.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Be safe – comply with all safety regulations.
• LeadProcess, Mechanical, Electrical and Controls teams to install and modify equipment for production.
• Conduct root cause analysis to reduce machine failures and improve reliability.
• Develop detailed plans for machine modifications and installations.
• Set 3–5 year equipment, staff and training plans.
• Propose capital budgets based on plant needs.
• Lead project development and communicate with stakeholders from executives to the floor.
• Define KPIs, track performance, and take action to meet goals.
• Review team work for technical accuracy and sustainability.
• Coordinate with other managers to improve plant workflow and resolve issues.

Skills

Process engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Staff development

Data-driven decision making

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Senior Engineering/Maintenance Manager is responsible for the oversight of a team consisting of Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Engineers, as well as Maintenance Technicians, Facilities Personnel and the CI team, in the completion of engineering and maintenance functions and projects. Their duties include hiring and training qualified staff, setting project budgets and timelines for completion, and overseeing maintenance and adjustment of machinery and processes in the facility.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years’ previous experience as an Engineering Manager
• Master’s degree in engineering or business discipline
• Knowledge of Fiber Optic Industry desirable
• SAP experience preferred
• Acute ability to understand and use data for continuous improvement

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be safe – comply with all safety regulations.
• Partner with Process Engineering and Maintenance teams to install, test and release equipment to production after machine modifications to improve machines’ safety, quality, and performance.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis of machine failure to aid in resolutions to eliminate equipment failures increasing machine reliability and future proofing aged equipment.
• Developing detailed plans for machine modifications and installations.
• Making determinations for equipment, staff, and training for 3–5-year plans.
• Proposing Capital Expense project budgets based upon plant needs for the facility and equipment within the facility.
• Leading project development to update aged equipment and communicating with company stakeholders from executives down to the floor.
• Define KPIs, track performance, and take actions to meet the goals.
• Checking the team’s work for technical accuracy and sustainability.
• Coordinating with other department managers and staff to improve the plant workflow, resolving recurrent issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Understanding of machine controls methodology.
• Understanding of machine layout and design tools.
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully solving complex problems.
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel. You will need to be able to effectively communicate instructions while leading the team to their goals.
• Detail oriented for understanding complex systems and the ability to pay attention to details, as a minor error can result in major problems.
• Math skills, including calculus and other advanced mathematics for developing new processes and equipment operational improvements.
• Organizational skills for keeping track of budgets, employees and schedules simultaneously.
• Budget planning and adherence.
• Team Management.
• Project Management.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Conform to all aspects of OFS’ “Standards of Conduct” document

Location(s)

1 Brightwave Blvd, Carrollton , Georgia 30117 , United States

Position Type

Full-time

Employee Class

Regular Employee

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