Maintenance and Reliability Manager
DayGlo

JOB DESCRIPTION

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

The Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing the maintenance and engineering functions of the three DayGlo facilities. This role ensures that equipment and systems are maintained and optimized to achieve maximum efficiency, reliability, and safety. The manager will develop and implement strategies to enhance the overall reliability of the plant's assets while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs. This position will also oversee the capex budget and all engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Engineering Projects:
  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects, ensuring they align with business objectives.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are integrated smoothly with ongoing operations.
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintenance Management:
  • Lead and oversee the maintenance team to ensure equipment and systems are properly maintained and repaired.
  • Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliability.
  • Ensure that maintenance activities comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  • Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reliability Engineering:
  • Develop and implement reliability strategies, including root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
  • Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, potential failures, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Work closely with operations, production, and maintenance teams to develop and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure the implementation of best practices in reliability engineering across the facility.
• Team Leadership:
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for the maintenance and engineering teams.
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and manage the development of direct reports.
• Budget and Cost Control:
  • Develop and manage the maintenance and engineering budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
  • Monitor and control maintenance and project expenses to ensure alignment with financial targets.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings through process optimization, energy efficiency, and resource management.
• Compliance and Safety:
  • Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities comply with OSHA, environmental, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring that all team members adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, and engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS), reliability engineering principles, and project management methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Autocad proficiency
• Completed formal training in and/or have at least 1 year experience applying continuous improvement tools such as TPM, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management practices. PSM experience preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.

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