Redneck Trailer Supplies Albion , IN 46701
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Dexter, the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for an Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, and Automation Manager at our manufacturing facility located in Albion, Indiana.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter employs over 3,800 people throughout the U.S. and Canada, operates 18 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.
Position Summary
Overview:
The Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, and Automation Manager will Lead salaried employees with a common goal to improve the process & equipment reliability of current state, and plan for and execute for future operational goals and directives. The person chosen for this position will also be a key contributor to the Plant Leadership Team whose goals and objectives are to pursue higher levels of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Working Conditions to the employees of the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting a large multi-site Manufacturing Campus through Process Capabilities and Reliability
Leading the Technical support of all Safety initiatives
Leading the Technical support of Quality corrective actions and improvement projects
Supporting all business and campus objectives through KPI Metrics
Sustaining current capabilities of Engineering Department and develop for the future
Sustaining current capabilities of Maintenance Department and develop future capabilities and redundancies
Leading and Mentoring Engineers through the setting of clear objectives and expectations
Installing a performance orientated culture
Coaching and overseeing Project Managers to ensure on-budget, on-time, and accurately scoped capital projects
Providing Ownership and Guidance on Process Design and Technical Direction to Plant Leadership Team
Providing Ownership for research and implementation of Updated Technologies and Processes to support business strategies on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency
Developing Engineering Staff and sustains capabilities to support all campus needs
Developing and maintaining a long-term Preventative Maintenance Strategy to support campus uptime and reliability goals
Developing and maintaining a Maintenance Crib and Inventory system to support campus uptime and reliability goals
Ensuring that the department focuses on Safe, Efficient, and Responsive Production Support
Managing department spending on a monthly basis to support campus budgets
Developing and maintaining a training and development strategy for key maintenance skills and core competencies
Coordinating and Managing Vendor Managed Inventory strategy for the campus
Evaluating and Managing Infrastructure needs for the campus, including buildings, grounds, utilities, and environmental concerns
Developing, leading, and executing on multi-year strategies for Capital Projects to help the campus achieve long term capabilities and KPI's
Participating and Leading the campus on all Capital Project scopes, development, submissions, and execution
Participating in yearly AOP planning and forecasted spending
Participating as a member of the Plant Leadership Team to achieve campus KPI objectives
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's or Master's Preferred in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent, Masters in Business Administration
Experience
5-10 years in Manufacturing Engineering or Production support role
3-5 years in a Maintenance support for a high-volume manufacturing campus
5+ years of Project Management experience
3+ years of Management experience
An equivalent in combination of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite
Project Management Systems
Leading complex, large scale projects
Planning multi-year AOP Capital Budgets
CAD and GD&T Tolerances
Team Building and Employee Development
Maintenance Management Software
Vendor and OEM relationship management and development
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