Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Kohler Energy

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$117,000–$182,000
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Coaching, Cost Control, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Machining Operations, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Materials Management, Metrics, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Order Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Retrofit, SAP, Safety Training, Schematics, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Total Productive Maintenance
LOCATION
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
POSTED
15 days ago

As the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you will supervise and lead Maintenance, Reliability & Facilities operations for Hattiesburg Machining and Assembly plants. You will be responsible for tactical and strategic planning/execution of day-to-day activities and projects. You will coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and supporting departments to complete equipment installations and projects efficiently.

** Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.**

Specific Responsibilities

  • Supervise facilities and maintenance supervisors and planners; ensure safety training and execute talent development through training, job shadowing, and project assignments

  • Lead and develop TPM and proactive maintenance programs; utilize maintenance metrics and OEE measurements; manage equipment life cycle with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production partners to improve reliability and reduce downtime

  • Develop predictive maintenance tools and training (vibration analysis, ultrasonic monitoring, MTBF reports); use data to prepare Capital Plans and execute equipment replacements, retrofits, and upgrades with Engineering

  • Manage SAP work order system to plan, track, and document work; track project schedules and resource allocations; generate reports for labor tracking, equipment repairs, and components

  • Manage tool crib inventory at effective levels aligned with business needs; negotiate and purchase materials, equipment, and services; partner with Engineering on stock items and obsolete material management

  • Track and monitor plant PM progress; ensure facility compliance while reducing costs.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, business, or technical field. Required education may be substituted with equivalent professional experience

  • Minimum 10 years industrial maintenance and facilities experience in manufacturing with a minimum of 5 years in supervisor or manager role leading technical teams.

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and crane systems; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals; proficient in Microsoft Suite

  • Effective coaching, facilitation, and team building skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and give/receive constructive feedback

  • Strong analytical and leadership skills with ability to use data to identify improvements, assess financial impacts, and get results through mentoring in a results-oriented environment.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $182,000. The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location.

About the Company

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Kohler Energy