Maintenance Manager / Plant System Engineer - Lincoln NE
Lincoln, NE · $90,000 to $120,000
OPEN JOB: Maintenance Manager / Plant System Engineer - Lincoln NE LOCATION: Lincoln, Nebraska
***Relocation Assistance Available Salary $90,000 to $120,000 INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & Production
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Plant System Engineering experience - 5+ years of plant maintenance experience
Strong Manager/Supervisory experience - 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
A minimum of eight years system integration, electrical, drafting, automation or mechanical experience and/or an applicable engineering degree plus five years work experience.
Open to living in or near Lincoln, NE
EMPLOYER: Manufacturer of nutritionals, vitamins, flavors, proteins, chelated minerals for food and dietary supplements
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing the leadership, guidance, support and direction for the maintenance staff.
This position provides management and coordination of the maintenance activities associated with the following: all plant electrical control and mechanical systems, which are associated with plant utility, production operations, equipment and processing.
The position will provide technical assistance and training for the maintenance staff and will actively interface with the Engineering and Plant Operations managers.
The Maintenance Manager will advise and work with Operations management to resolve critical control and processing capability issues.
A thorough knowledge of processing, plant mechanical and automation is expected to successfully manage this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Strong leadership skills are required. The individual should be self-directed with minimal supervision required, Responsible for effective employee management duties including manpower utilization, timelines, scheduling and conflict resolution and able to communicate effectively with the maintenance staff.
Able to evaluate the performance and abilities of the maintenance staff, set realistic employee objectives, and provide the support necessary to reach these goals in accordance with the company's needs and directives.
Convey pertinent status information regarding work orders, repairs and maintenance activities to Operations Plant Manager.
Utilize and continuously upgrade Preventive Maintenance program utilizing our FIXX software for proper documentation and procedural requirements. This will include establishing equipment requirements, manpower, and time intervals to generate schedules for equipment overhauls, major inspections, etc.
Utilize the MP2 Maintenance Software to report and analyze labor efficiency, equipment deficiencies, and to establish required inventory levels of spare and repair parts.
Manage all equipment changes/installations to insure timely and in-budget completion of all projects.
Provide technical training and support for all plant employees involving electrical, control and automation.
Adopt a formal approach to engineering matters and use 'Critical Path Analysis" for planning and implementing projects both internally and with outside contractors.
Responsible to develop SCADA, MMI, historical trending and database transfer applications controlling plant processes or equipment.
Oversee the purchasing of spare and repair parts from OEM’s and other vendors utilizing ERP system (Microsoft D-365) to create purchase orders.
Required to have a working fluent knowledge to use software packages on a personal computer i.e.: Excel, Word, NT 4.0, Access, Project Manager, Rockwell RS software and Auto Cad 14, 15. Manage all electrical control changes/installations utilizing up to date Project Management techniques to insure timely and in-budget completion of all projects.
Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all process and mechanical systems.
Keep accurate and up to date records of all electrical, PLC programs and control systems to insure operational efficiency and minimal downtime
Utilize the services of equipment and system suppliers to maximize operational efficiency at all locations.
Collaborate with facility management to define technical needs and capital improvement requirements, recommend capital projects and assist in the execution and startup of projects, responsible for operational performance of new installations, product scale ups
Develop, maintain, and implement local engineering practices, standards, and management systems in accordance with Process Safety Management to include Process Safety Information, Management of Change, and Mechanical Integrity programs
Support all new product introductions and trials; assist in the development of new products and processes
Attend seminars and courses when needed to maintain up to date knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS:
Plant System Engineering experience - 5+ years of plant maintenance experience
Strong Manager/Supervisory experience - 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
A minimum of eight years system integration, electrical, drafting, automation or mechanical experience and/or an applicable engineering degree plus five years work experience is necessary for this job.
Required to have attended Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and follow all mandates.
Good communication, written and time management skills are essential to effectively manage this position.
Open to living in or near Lincoln, NE
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
MS WORD Resume
required compensation.
Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.