AREA MANAGER – MAINTENANCE

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for optimizing machinery and equipment uptime to ensure achievement of operational plans; transforming the maintenance culture from a “break down – get it up running” approach to systems based, systematic problem solving approach; reducing maintenance expenses; creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in the Maintenance Department down to each and every maintenance employee; and developing direct reports and organizational capability within the department.

THE AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE WILL . . .

• Lead safety as a core value in the Maintenance Department ensuring the prevention of injuries while maintaining business results.

• Create a culture and belief that all equipment failures are preventable.

• Improve equipment and machinery reliability measuring machine uptime as a key metric.

• Build organizational capability in the application of lean tools specifically 6S, Process Management, TPM’s, standardized work and rapid cycle improvements

• Maximize plant uptime and equipment process capability through an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program.

• Establish and maintain effective communications with site management, peers and external stakeholders.

• Manage multiple projects in a timely manner while ensuring safety, cost effectiveness and proper resource allocation.

• Responsible for spare parts management- including identification of required spare parts, procurement and inventory management.

• Manage vendors and contractors.

• Work with site EHS personnel to ensure the equipment and machinery meet all state and federal regulatory requirements.

• Develop direct reports and build technical skills appropriate to the functional responsibilities

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE

• High school diploma required. Four-year college degree is preferred.

• Two or more years’ experience as a maintenance manager, maintenance engineer, maintenance support specialist, or maintenance craftsperson in a heavy equipment manufacturing facility.

• Apply management expertise to set direction, resolve problems and provide guidance to employees in their own area of responsibility or department.

• Has breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may acquire knowledge of other related areas of departments.

• Adapts area/departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges.

• Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning resources; may manage allocated budget.

• Knowledge of maintenance systems, programs, services and technology.

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

• Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.

• Ability to evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies.

• Ability to operate a computer workstation.

• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment. Ability to direct and supervise others.

• Ability to objectively evaluate employees and their performance. Ability to train and develop others.

• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines. Verbal and written communication skills.

• Problem solving skills. Project management skills.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.