Vehicle Maintenance Manager jobs in Terre Haute, IN

SUMMARY: Directs plans and coordinates activities of the production maintenance department (corrective & preventive) including spare part storeroom to increase productivity and availability of company equipment. Promotes the professional competence within the department through the direct supervision of daily activities, training, and support. Has the responsibility for creating business processes and standards to increases the efficiency of the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and supports all Company Safety policies and procedures
• Takes all actions and necessary steps to deliver quality product to our customer.
• Responsible for direct supervision and coaching of all personnel assigned to production maintenance department
• Responsible for recording attendance, performance reviews/skill matrix, and disciplinary action of maintenance personnel as necessary.
• Responsible for all maintenance activities (emergency, preventive, corrective) on production equipment and the facility
• Responsible for developing and improving necessary maintenance processes
• Must be able to effectively communicate with internal customers (Other departments / employees) as well as external customers (Suppliers).
• Forecast operating costs of the department
• Ensures performance metrics and goals are met and action plans implemented. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Responsible for department trainings, including training plans for technical and non-technical know-how
• Leads / Supports continuous improvement projects such as Waste Reduction, Downtime Reduction
• Creates and implements high performance work teams to drive and support manufacturing philosophies such as lean manufacturing, six sigma and best practice principals and kaizen.
• Supports projects for new business or upgrades, including budget and timing tracking.
• Maintains established housekeeping standards for responsible area

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead and direct maintenance & storeroom personnel. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering; or Associates in industrial maintenance and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience includes

• Experience with electronic data collection and analysis
• Experience with high-automated production processes (preferred for petfood).
• Experience in statistical data interpretation and analysis (e.g., SPC).
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Processes (Six Sigma, SMED, 5S/TPM).
• Experience in measurement systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics

Computer and Technology Skills:

The successful candidate will be proficient in MS Office applications, Minitab, SAP, AutoCAD

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.