Job Title: Maintenance Unit Manager

Department: Facility Technology Team

Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Direct Report: Maintenance Director

Type: Exempt; Full-time

About the position

The Maintenance Unit Manager will be responsible for ensuring all equipment in area of responsibility is fully operational and capable of running to designed capacity. This includes reactive (<20%), preventive and proactive (>80%) maintenance with a target of 100% scheduled maintenance. This requires detailed planning, collaboration, people management and working within established budgets.

Responsibilities are:

• Drive, promote and live “Safety Always” in all activities especially with respect to plant equipment, facilities and personnel
• Support the establishment and implementation of a maintenance strategy, processes and procedures to ensure a comprehensive and coherent means to optimize equipment uptime, including MTTR, MTBF, etc.
• Develop full understanding of the maintenance team skill sets, identify gaps and provide development opportunities to ensure appropriate skills are available on both day and night shifts
• Work closely with operations unit managers to ensure full understanding of production schedules and equipment priorities to fully align maintenance
• Develop clear responsibility and accountability for maintenance material spending and budget adherence including strategies to manage expenses
• Maintain the highest levels of standards and accuracy with respect to data and information
• Manage the process of the introduction of new equipment as well as the process of disposal of obsolete equipment
• Produce written reports and make presentations
• Perform root cause analysis and permanently resolve problems
• Constant attention to improvement opportunities and application of a systematic approach to implement
• Manage, coach and develop a high-performance maintenance team based on achieving objectives, application of best practices and driving OEE
• Promote and drive high standards through personal leadership and influence and ensure every team member understands the behaviors and standards expected of them
• Assume responsibility for achieving maintenance budgets as well as supporting preparation and forecasting for Capital Expenditures and compliance with legal standards
• Work collaboratively with operations management to facilitate delivery and compliance with maintenance strategies
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree; mechanical/ electrical/ industrial or other engineering major
• (Preferred) advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Required) 4+ years of progressive manufacturing maintenance and/or engineering experience; prior to 2 - 4 years in a related managerial role

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Mechanical - Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Applied understanding of predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance methodologies
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.