Kennametal

Manager Maintenance-US

Kennametal • $85K — $100K *
La Vergne, TN 37086In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred with strong technical leadership experience
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing maintenance leadership role
  • Proficient in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
  • Ability to implement TPM systems effectively
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Skilled in using Maintenance ERP systems like SAP
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate development of maintenance teams and capital plans to boost safety and productivity
  • Provide leadership for profit and loss, quality control, and maintenance processes
  • Collaborate with various departments to address maintenance and facility needs
  • Prioritize maintenance requests to optimize resource deployment
  • Manage maintenance processes to ensure machine uptime and operational budget goals
  • Create an asset maintenance plan focusing on preventative and predictive methodologies
  • Oversee Management of Change (MOC) process for facility modifications

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee recognition programs
Full Job Description
Maintenance Manager

Day Shift

LaVergne, TN

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of Plant Maintenance and Facilities. Partners with the operational leadership team to achieve operational objectives. Ensures plant operational compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Facilitate the development of facilities maintenance, the skilled trades teams, utilities, and capital plans; all in support of safety, productivity, and new business development strategies.
  • Provide leadership in the areas of profit and loss responsibility for the facility, quality control, and maintenance process development and conformance.
  • Work collaboratively with Production Departments, Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and all other business unit functions to identify and resolve ongoing maintenance and facility needs.
  • Prioritize all maintenance requests and ensure the most effective deployment of maintenance resources to satisfy critical needs daily.
  • Manage the Maintenance, maintenance processes, and methods to deliver process & machine uptime and capability to achieve operational objectives and budgetary goals.
  • Develop an asset maintenance plan that includes preventative maintenance and predictive methodologies, based on root causes analysis and OEM recommendations.
  • Develop and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for facilities and equipment modifications, upgrades, installs, and removals.
  • Responsible and accountable for department KPI operational metrics and goal attainment, including corrective action plans associated with any variances in goals.
  • Implement and maintain TPM programs.
  • Propose projects that reduce cost and/or improve operational performance and lead action items to act on these.
  • Develop project scope, budgets, equipment specifications, economic justification, and all documentation associated with the proposal and execution of capital projects.
  • Supervise outside contractors/suppliers as required.
  • Responsible for all aspects of management of maintenance staff, including performance management, skills gap assessments, and individual development plans.
  • Exercise good judgment when making decisions affecting business unit results.


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline preferred. Technical leadership experience required.
  • Strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and installation background in an Industrial environment.
  • 3 years previous experience in manufacturing, specifically in a maintenance leadership or engineering position.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement TPM systems.
  • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
  • Proficient with Maintenance ERP systems (SAP)


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with CMMS or similar system(s)
  • Machining experience
  • Proficient with engineering software tools (MS Project, MS Office & AutoCAD).

About Kennametal

Kennametal is a leading manufacturer of industrial tools and components. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Kennametal's products are used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and promote social responsibility. Kennametal is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and is a component of the S&P 500 index.
Learn more about Kennametal
Size
8,635 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$8.4 million
Founded
1938
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ
KMT
* Ladders Estimates

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