Lean Manufacturing Manager jobs in Chattanooga, TN

The Role

The Maintenance Manager position is an extremely important role in MAPEI's manufacturing facilities.  The aim of our Maintenance Team is to keep an efficient and safe manufacturing process.  The maintenance team is involved in routine maintenance procedures as well as helping to troubleshoot complex issues should they arise with equipment in the manufacturing process and the facility.  The Maintenance Manager will drive all facets of the function.  

Schedule is Mon-Fri (7am to 3:30pm) (Overtime and Weekends as required)

• Drive and support daily plant operations through the effective management of maintenance resources. 
• Lead, manage and drive a team of 20-30 direct/indirect personnel on daily and weekly maintenance plans and annual goals, objectives, and projects.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production schedules; and establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, and ensure all planned work is completed on schedule in the most efficient manner.
• Build, monitor, and manage operational and capital budgets in support of the plant manager.
• Effectively monitor and analyze maintenance KPI’s across the maintenance function. 
• Communicates to management significant events and critical issues, as appropriate. 
• Prepare various levels of reporting and summarize significant events, corrective actions, and results.
• Actively enforce all safety policies and procedures with direct and non-direct reports and contractors. 
• Maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

What's in it for you

• Highly Competitive Pay 
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
• 17 Days of paid and sick and vacation time annually (proration applies year one)
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance 
• Free tele-med physician services  
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a department supervisor in a high volume/large scale manufacturing environment with excellent knowledgeable in extensive process manufacturing equipment and phases of manufacturing.
• Bachelor Degree in a relevant degree program, ideally Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.  
• Expert knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E standards and regulations in daily electrical tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to accomplish work that requires knowledge to install new equipment or to modify an existing installation.
• Statistical Process Control: Understands various SPC tools (Control charts, Standard deviation, Cpk, etc.) and has the ability to use them for analysis and trend identification.
• Mechanical Skills: Interpretation of pneumatic system schematics, troubleshooting of pneumatic systems, V-belt tensioning, valves and valve replacements, motors and drive systems, contactors, starters, relays, switches, power supplies, and transformers, and electrical enclosures and wiring devices
• Electrical Skills; Interpretation of electrical and controls circuitry schematics, Interpretation of PLC schematics, Electrical standards, Use of electrical equipment, Troubleshooting, Safety precautions
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming.
• You should be proficient and comfortable with computers and demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.  
• You must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities