Job Description

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for driving excellence in manufacturing operations? Do you have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving business results? We're seeking a seasoned professional to join our Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department as a Director, and we want to hear from you!

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As a member of the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department, the Director is accountable for the management of maintenance and reliability personnel supporting a defined manufacturing area. This group is responsible for improving asset reliability and manufacturing capacity by providing technical support in the field on engineering resolution of manufacturing mechanical or automation problems, and maintaining processes in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice , safety, and environmental regulations.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensure that short term and long-term Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality product at a competitive cost consistent with our company', Regulatory Agency, and State and Local code requirements for quality, good manufacturing practices, equal employment opportunity, finances, labor, employee environment and safety.

• Tactical and strategic motivation and direction to the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team including leadership influence within the cross functional team they support.

• Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement.

DUTIES

• Compliance - Responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that ensures that compliance (Safety, Environment, Good Manufacturing Practice , etc.) are imperatives for the business. Responsible for establishing a Right First Time culture by reducing waste and constantly driving continuous improvement. Responsible to review and approve compliance documents, as per procedures or need.

• Maintenance/Engineering - Lead Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team daily tiers and walkthroughs. Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and decision making to ensure quality repairs and equipment reliably are maintained while managing cost. Ensure reliable supply of product to both internal and external customers. Responsible for equipment and utility performance metrics (Equipment uptime, Schedule Adherence, PM on time completion, Customer service, etc.). Provide purchasing and capital project approval (within Grant of Authority) for Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team.

• Continuous Improvement - Accountable for developing a company Production System (MPS) and continuous improvement culture while achieving MPS Targets and business results for the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team. Develop strategic initiatives related to the maintenance processes, equipment and human resources in support of long range operating plans. Report Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team monthly metrics and any action plans to address gaps to the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department Leadership team. Accountable for implementation of corrective actions identified in Continuous Improvements Audits. Identify, prioritize, and champion improvement projects to improve maintenance efficiency, workorder touch time, meantime between failure, reduce process variability, and eliminate waste.

• Financial Stewardship - Responsible for development and management of the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team operating budget as defined with the profit plan. Accountable for meeting the operating budget and continuously reducing cost. Ensure members of the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team have high business acumen and understand how they may impact business finances.

• People Management - Responsible for creating and sustaining a highly engaged workforce through utilization of our company's Leadership Behaviors and Inclusion. Provide coaching on professional development and career paths. Provide timely feedback and performance evaluations for direct reports after obtaining the relevant input and evaluation. Provide feedback and input on performance evaluations for IPT personnel. Team with other members of the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department team and/or Site Leadership team to plan and implement talent management plans for the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department and COE staff.

In accordance with Policy 82 - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent technical field

• Minimum (9) years' experience in one or more functional areas, such as Operations, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Supply Chain

• Concurrently, minimum (4) years of line experience, with responsibility for direct and indirect reports

• Experience leading and managing Union employees

• Safety First approach to Leadership

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree

• Minimum of (4) years' experience in relevant maintenance or engineering role.

• Minimum of (2) different management pathway roles or experiences

• Demonstrated knowledge of High Performing Organization tools and methodology, including MPS/lean processing

• Demonstrated ability to create an engaged workforce using Inclusion as the How

• Demonstrated experience of interacting with regulatory agencies via on-site inspections

• Demonstrated successes with Talent Management, reorganization and strategic initiatives

VETJOBS

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the Job. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

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Requisition ID:R331778