Manager Maintenance-US

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Maintenance Manager

Day Shift

LaVergne, TN

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of Plant Maintenance and Facilities. Partners with the operational leadership team to achieve operational objectives. Ensures plant operational compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate the development of facilities maintenance, the skilled trades teams, utilities, and capital plans; all in support of safety, productivity, and new business development strategies.
• Provide leadership in the areas of profit and loss responsibility for the facility, quality control, and maintenance process development and conformance.
• Work collaboratively with Production Departments, Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and all other business unit functions to identify and resolve ongoing maintenance and facility needs.
• Prioritize all maintenance requests and ensure the most effective deployment of maintenance resources to satisfy critical needs daily.
• Manage the Maintenance, maintenance processes, and methods to deliver process & machine uptime and capability to achieve operational objectives and budgetary goals.
• Develop an asset maintenance plan that includes preventative maintenance and predictive methodologies, based on root causes analysis and OEM recommendations.
• Develop and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for facilities and equipment modifications, upgrades, installs, and removals.
• Responsible and accountable for department KPI operational metrics and goal attainment, including corrective action plans associated with any variances in goals.
• Implement and maintain TPM programs.
• Propose projects that reduce cost and/or improve operational performance and lead action items to act on these.
• Develop project scope, budgets, equipment specifications, economic justification, and all documentation associated with the proposal and execution of capital projects.
• Supervise outside contractors/suppliers as required.
• Responsible for all aspects of management of maintenance staff, including performance management, skills gap assessments, and individual development plans.
• Exercise good judgment when making decisions affecting business unit results.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in technical discipline preferred. Technical leadership experience required.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and installation background in an Industrial environment.
• 3 years previous experience in manufacturing, specifically in a maintenance leadership or engineering position.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement TPM systems.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Proficient with Maintenance ERP systems (SAP)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with CMMS or similar system(s)
• Machining experience
• Proficient with engineering software tools (MS Project, MS Office & AutoCAD).

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. A