Maintenance/Engineering Manager (58206)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Engineering disciplines in all aspects of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure.
• Guide areas of responsibility in timely resolution of complex problems, including development of technical solutions, project plans, resourcing plans and budgets
• Develop core team and project management capabilities across the organization and establish, track and communicate project risks
• Understand and generate capital requests as needed
• Manages the facility Maintenance, Tool Room and Manufacturing Engineering functions to ensure maximum running efficiency of all equipment and drive process improvements and new equipment startups.
• Manage Overall Equipment Effectiveness projects and CMMS for Maintenance and Tool Room operations including downtime tracking, analysis and reporting.
• Maintains good communication and relations with shift supervisors to ensure continuity between shift operations.
• Develops and monitors budget(s) for Engineering departments.
• Trains and evaluates salaried personnel and performs annual evaluations on performance.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are in compliance.
• Ensure preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, facilities maintenance, environmental and building security issues are addressed on a timely and proactive basis.
• Initiate corrective/preventive/predictive and continuous improvement opportunities through defined/documented channels and actively participate in developing, implementing and verifying corrective/improvement actions.
• Provide external contractor management and oversight as necessary.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering field or equivalent in education and experience. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

5-7 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing engineering role.

Communication:

Excellent communication skills to deal with multiple levels of the organization and to motivate subordinates.

Administration:

Proficient in MS office software

Strong attention to detail to recognize errors or inconsistencies

Interpersonal Relations:

Build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of people

Leadership:

Ability to develop a team environment to accomplish goals. Promote cooperation with projection of a positive behavior.

Analytical and Conceptual:

Use logic and appropriate methods to solve problems with effective solutions

Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Special Skills:

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles

Dependability - Must be able to maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct. Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.