Engineering Maintenance Manager

Newell Brands · Victorville · $110,200–$152,460 (stated in the posting)

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Overview

The Engineering / Maintenance Manager is a Salaried leader driving the site engineering design and plan efforts by utilizing available and applicable technology for the site processes and performance. The manager will oversee the maintenance program using Skilled Technicians to effectively utilize the maintenance team. This position provides input to improve equipment design, reliability, and maintainability. The manager has a critical role in connecting field operations with engineering and maintenance focuses. This position reports directly to the Site Leader

Responsibilities: Including but not limited to

• Identifies and captures opportunities for improvement in equipment maintainability and reliability.
• Uses PEAK (Performance, Engagement, Achievement, Knowledge) directed concepts to optimize work processes, adapt maintenance tools and procedures to improve equipment utilization and reliability, and minimize service quality incidents.
• Keeps current with latest equipment, technologies, and maintenance methods.
• Promotes importance of data and service quality within maintenance community.
• Assists with the development and coaching of junior maintenance staff.
• Supports All Levels of Management in planning for equipment, maintenance resources, and correcting existing discrepancies.
• Ensures application of asset management and maintenance systems data are accurate and well documented.
• Evaluates, reviews, develops and administers effective preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) within the CMMS to support optimal machine performance.
• Analyze equipment history to identify specific repetitive failures and effectively address identified areas.
• Analyze planned downtime of equipment to develop and improve PPM schedules.
• Review all equipment failures in order to determine ROOT CAUSE and what PPM action might have been taken to prevent failure and to protect against reoccurrence.  Revise PM instruction accordingly.
• Regularly review downtime reports and equipment histories to identify recurring maintenance problems requiring engineering attention, therefore finding engineering solutions to the identified situation.
• Develop job scope for major unique jobs by working with maintenance planner as necessary.
• Identify training required to improve craft skill levels or repair techniques based upon data and field observations.
• Coordinate, oversee and evaluate/accept work performed by outside contractors.
• Identify and develop predictive technologies and source necessary equipment necessary to carry out activities to increase equipment availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing / distribution leadership role or in a Central Supply Chain type role with project and leadership experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Maintenance Leader role, with a focus on CI or Process Improvement, with a proven track record of delivering measurable results.
• Cost Management and budgetary control ideas.
• Working knowledge of applying statistical data to develop predictive maintenance.
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify equipment improvements, manage change and implement solutions.
• Strong background in equipment maintenance or engineering.
• Strong root cause and failure analysis skills
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive decision-making and problem-solving.
• Proficient in MS Office Products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to facilitate relations between Executive Leadership, Business Units and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Highly effective organization and planning skills required.

Preferred

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of common distribution systems and processes.
• Creative, reliable, organized, adaptable, flexible, innovative, and a self-starter.
• Must complete all OSHA required training.
• Must successfully pass post-offer screening and review of background.
• Role requires up to 10% travel for trainings, summits, etc.

“The California base pay range for this position is from $110,200 to $152,460. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.”

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. 

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