Full Job Description
This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting all processes related to the maintenance of the plant's physical structure, production equipment, plant utilities and environmental systems. The Engineering Services Manager is directly responsible for leading the team of Sr. Engineering Services Engineers and Engineering Supervisors. Total direct and indirect reports for the Engineering Services Manager exceeds 50+ at the Magnolia Finishing plant. This position is located at the Milliken Magnolia Finishing Plant located in Blacksburg SC and reports to the location's Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure optimal performance of all mechanical and electrical equipment to include continuous improvement, downtime reduction, energy consumption reduction, measurement, environmental impact:
-digital drive, PLC, and process control systems
-plant computer systems and networks
-electrical power distribution and systems
-motor, gearbox, belt and pulley mechanical power transfer
-compressed air generation and transfer
-steam generation and transfer
Create standard work audits, layered audits and appropriate work oversight
Maintain appropriate performance reports (building, production, environmental)
Establish collaborative internal and external relationships:
-engineering services team members
-plant departments
-outside contractors and vendors
Develop, evaluate, and maintain preventative maintenance processes
Understand and effectively participate in the plant safety process
Head plant efforts in:
-Confined space
-Emergency preparation
-Lockout Tagout
-Adherence to OSHA standards
Coordinate training, developing, and coaching team members:
-Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
-Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
-Ensure safety rules are clearly understood and followed
Develop/implement capital investment projects/budgets
Manage maintenance spending to defined budget
Qualifications - Required:
BS degree (mechanical or electrical engineering) or 10+ years of relevant work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong technical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
5 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment
Qualifications - Preferred:
Previous experience in a dyeing and finishing operation
Working knowledge of SAP
Experience in LEAN and six sigma principles
The successful candidates will demonstrate strengths in the following:
Initiative and ability to take ownership of projects
Self-management skills
Problem-solving capability