Engineering Manager

The Maintenance Manager will lead the production maintenance staff in support efforts to improve the performance results of the Chatsworth plant. The Chatsworth plant produces FDA regulated OTC products as a contract manufacturer. The Chatsworth facility specializes in short production runs that require frequent line changeovers and introduces 200-300 new products per year. The Maintenance Manager will also provide direction to coordinate the daily activities for Maintenance in all departments (e..g. Production, Compounding and Facilities) and three shifts to ensure that all quality, customer service, and cost and goals are met.

Responsibility & Duties:

• Ensure that changeovers documentation is complete and accurate so that changeovers can be completed in accurately and timely.
• Documentation includes tracking quantity and quality of changeovers so that improvements in set-ups lead to improved efficiencies and reduced idle time.
• Ensure that PM tasks are developed, maintained and accurately detailed.
• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with alcohol safety requirements.
• Monitor employee activity to ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements are held to the highest standard
• Monitor downtime causes and make appropriate adjustments to the PM program
• Maintain spare parts inventory levels to optimize parts spending and MTBF
• Develop and implement training programs to improve the overall performance of the Maintenance Department.
• Develop work schedules to ensure adequate support coverage for plant operations
• Assures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for performance of function.
• Analyze project schedules, labor expenses, material costs for optimal utilization of resources.
• Develops budgets consistent with Company guidelines.
• Inspects work of staff and contractors to assure completion to specifications and quality standards.
• Resolve issues, which do not meet such performance standards
• Works with Plant personnel to address and schedule work orders and provide requested follow up. Coordinate activities with Plant Engineering to facilitate project operations and management. Coordinate relocation schedules and services with Plant staff and contractors.
• Understands and implements relevant certification standards as required by government or other appropriate certifying entities.
• Conducts safety inspections and periodic audits.
• Works to implement Company's energy and resource efficiency commitments

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach to make repairs above the head
• Climb stairs and ladders as needed
• Long periods of standing and/or walking when required
• Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling when required.
• Walking on hard cement and asphalt surfaces throughout the shift.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science in Facility Management (BSFM) or relatable degree.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Facility maintenance role; preferably in cosmetics process manufacturing or an FDA regulated industry.
• Minimum 5+ years’ Facility Management experience preferably in cosmetics process manufacturing or an FDA regulated industry.
• Lean Certification or Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Proven track record of successful facilities management leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience and technical familiarity with building maintenance and operations including HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, mechanical and contracting experience.