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ITW Maintenance/Engineering Manager in Lakeland, Florida
ITW Professional Automotive Products specializes in the manufacture of automotive maintenance products including fluids (treatments and additives, cleaners, functional fluids along with the equipment required to perform the services) and wiper blades. Major business segments include New Car Dealers, Tire, Muffler and Brake and Quick Lube facilities. Operations are in Lakeland, FL. This position will be located at our Lakeland, FL facility.
This position is responsible for the development of the strategy, plan, and execution of the maintenance for the manufacturing site and its facilities, as well as the implementation of improvement projects to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.
Assures a safe and orderly work environment. Establishes and implements housekeeping policies and procedures. Works with EHS personnel to establish and implement safety policies and procedures.
Responsible for the overall management, direction and coordination of Maintenance and Engineering. Communicates and executes Company production and maintenance objectives, both functional and financial.
Responsible for continuously improving safety, cost, productivity in maintenance.
Responsible for implementing improvement engineering projects at site.
Responsible for developing the maintenance strategy and plan, as well as executing all maintenance activities on equipment and facilities.
Aligning with the Production Manager and Supply Chain Manager on the scheduling of maintenance activities.
Responsible for motivating, training and developing team members to achieve maximum productivity levels and maintain a clean safe work environment.
Implement and execute lean tools at site: 5S, Visual Management,
Support the development of the manufacturing site strategy in the long term.
Develop the maintenance and engineering budget. Annual Plan and Long Term Plan.
Responsible for hiring, dismissal, and disciplinary action of employees reporting to this position. Includes employee performance evaluations, training, and problem resolution. Promotes employee development to supervisory and/or leadership positions when available.
Oversees the execution of the maintenance schedule.
Facilitates cross-functional problem solving.
Evaluates initiates, recommends and implements process improvements to increase production and maintenance efficiencies.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Preferable Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5-7 years of manufacturing experience, with three years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Preference to have experience in blending and filling equipment maintenance.
Preferred Certification of Lean practices or experience in implementing Lean tools like 5S. Limited travel - 0-10%.
Ability to provide leadership in directing and managing a diverse work group to achieve site goals.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited guidance exists.
Ability to interpret and develop a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
PC literate, basic skills in Word, advanced Excel, and Power Point
Working knowledge of manufacturing process functionalities and their interdependencies. Includes safety issues and risk aversion.
Ability to communicate effectively to both management and subordinates and work effectively with cross functional teams and departments
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environment involves temperature extremes and working both indoors and outdoors, along with office environment.
Hours of Work
- 7 am – 4pm
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