Manager – Plant Engineering

Role Overview

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the UNITED policies and applicable laws
• Interview, hire, and train associates
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Appraise performance
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Builds positive associate morale
• Develops departmental skills in the areas of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration and structural diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance
• P/L responsibility for overall repair and maintenance budgets to include parts room inventory, labor, maintenance contracts, and outside services
• Leads continuous improvement efforts for Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) encompassing parts room inventory control, workorder scheduling, and maintenance documentation
• Maintains vendor partnerships
• Responsible for yearly departmental budgeting
• Contracts outside maintenance services as needed
• Responsible for project management, performance measurement and continuous improvement
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Manages the parts procurement and inventory control systems used to manage stock levels and increase accountability
• Develops Preventative Maintenance procedures based on machine history and/or technical manuals. Ensures PM procedures are routinely followed on a timely basis
• Coordinates the activities of the maintenance department to cultivate a productive maintenance environment
• Ensures direct communication between all shift Maintenance groups concerning issues or repairs made during either shift
• Understands and maintains International Standards Organization
• ISO22000 standards in the maintenance department
• Partner with Corporate Engineering Department on annual equipment rebuilds and preventative maintenance programs
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 5 to 10 year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Effective technical and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical ability with hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical
• Strong ability to manage local and capital projects

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)