Maintenance Engineering Manager - Tech Focused

- Direct a plant maintenance team, including planners, parts room coordinators, and multi-craft technicians, in planning and performing machine and system maintenance tasks - Develop and execute maintenance strategies for equipment, process systems, and facilities to enhance operational uptime and decrease maintenance expenses - Collaborate with plant leadership and operations teams to assess, evaluate, and prioritize maintenance needs - Conduct root cause analyses and failure mode assessments to tackle equipment and production system reliability challenges - Partner with Maintenance and Engineering Management to formulate, refine, and optimize preventive maintenance processes and schedules - Establish and monitor accurate reliability metrics to evaluate performance, track advancements, and ensure sustainable operations - Offer technical support to maintenance technicians for swift resolution of downtime incidents and reliability issues - Create and implement training programs, skill progression pathways, and development curriculums for maintenance personnel - Develop and manage a robust maintenance program aligned with business objectives to enhance equipment performance - Improve existing preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs to boost equipment uptime and reduce unplanned outages - Utilize CMMS and data-analysis tools to aid maintenance planning and maintain precise records of equipment performance and maintenance history - Supervise maintenance staff to guarantee timely and high-quality completion of tasks - Formulate and manage maintenance and MRO budgets, encompassing planning, inventory management, and scheduling of maintenance activities - Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team - Identify and oversee requirements for spare parts, supplies, and materials inventory - Uphold OSHA safety standards by conducting training on proper and safe operating procedures - Assist in developing manuals, instructions, and training materials; instruct staff on new processes and methods - Address emergency maintenance situations when necessary, including during off-hours