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SalaryA leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: BWP
Southwire Job Description
The Maintenance Manager is directly responsible for implementing and developing predictive and preventative maintenance activities that will ensure equipment and process reliability. Facilitate safe, timely, and efficient high-quality production by providing effective leadership to employees responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment. Maintain equipment in like new condition through a world class preventative maintenance program. Develop key metrics that drive continuous improvement in both staff and equipment.
- Direct employees in installation and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
- Direct outside contractors in installation of machines and equipment following electrical code, suppliers’ recommendations, and blueprints.
- Guide employees in testing malfunctioning machinery using test equipment and discuss malfunctions with other maintenance workers to properly diagnose malfunction.
- Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Assess existing equipment and process deficiencies by working with other operation team members, including process engineers, modify equipment and/or processes to achieve desired outcome
- Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
- Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving maintenance-related problems
- Ensures maintenance associates are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that maintenance activities can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner
- Manages the maintaining of a computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of assembly equipment.
- Manage department work schedule and initiate job assignments at the beginning of the shift(s), and changes during the shift(s) as required.
- Reviews the operation of assembly equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Tracks, analyzes, and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc
- Coordinate, facilitate and motivate employees to their highest potential. Maintain positive attitudes to assure company and customer (internal and external) satisfaction.
- Provide personal counseling and keep employees informed of policies, procedures and operational changes. Perform reviews, hiring and discipline for subordinates.
- Responsible for maintaining safety rules and instructing employees on good safety habits.
- Initiate and attend meetings to ensure continuous improvements in tooling and work habits. Coordinate and guide employee involvement in team building, meetings, projects and company policies and procedures.
- Consults with Engineering, Quality and Safety to ensure product manufacture ability.
- Responsible for meeting production and delivery deadlines
- Introduce latest technological advancements into the organization.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in technical discipline and or equivalent experience preferred.
- Previous technical supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to manage.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems with electronic controls.
- Five years of electrical experience with manufacturing equipment.
- Five years of mechanical experience with manufacturing equipment.
- Digital controls troubleshooting experience
- Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and be able to read specs and prints.
- Must be able to use and manipulate computer applications such Word and Excel.
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
