Machine Maintenance Manager

Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

• To lead, manages and sets strategic objectives for Machine Maintenance Teams.
• At assigned site(s), to achieve operational objectives in safety, quality, reliability, cost, continuous improvement, and employee morale.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies sound project management and engineering principles in day to day work, strategic planning and when coaching others.
• Coaches others using (MKPS) principles to collaboratively leverage existing resources when developing solutions.
• Coaches work team leaders on facilitating and managing change.
• Develop, monitor, and reports on annual operating budgets (expense and capital) responsible site(s).
• Ensures complete and cost-effective compliance to all current governmental regulations, engineering codes, and effectively insures efforts to anticipate future regulations.
• Manages skilled trades program within respective departments to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Models the way in developing a proactive culture to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Responsible for the team's safety program, safety policies / procedures, and compliance with all state and federal legislation.
• Provides leadership and insight into new or emerging engineering concepts and technologies which relate to Methods, Materials, or Equipment.
• Responsible for employee selection and training.
• Analyzes work force skill sets or trades and adjusts or balances to support changing work requirements.
• Also responsible to help employees to develop new skills that will allow them to increase their contribution to the business and improve the processes of the operation.
• Supports multiple projects in various phases, simultaneously, drawing on internal and external networks to achieve results.
• Works closely with site leadership teams to provide cost effective services that enable them to achieve their goals.
• Lead, define, and complete complex problem-solving tasks with minimal oversight of leadership.
• Proactive approach to predictive and preventative principles and how to teach / apply this methodology.

Additional Essential Functions

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Education/Experience - Not Parsed
• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering; or equivalent combination of professional experience and education. 1
• 10 years of experience in engineering or maintenance roles including two+ years in a leadership capacity.

Licenses and Certifications / Skills and Abilities

• Technically competent with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and equipment. Must have an awareness of governmental regulations in safety, environmental, and emergency response.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Manufacturing Methodologies (e.g., MKPS).
• Ability to demonstrate coaching and change management skills.
• Adept at resolving conflict in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and understand issues and make appropriate decisions.
• Must be an effective team leader, able to set team goals and commitments, and hold team members accountable for their assigned tasks.
• Must be able to assess priorities and determine course of action with minimal day-to-day supervision and be able to anticipate, recognize, and respond effectively to changes which affect project plans.
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process, from strategic planning through implementation and follow-through.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology (internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes...)
• Competence to handle multiple tasks or projects in an environment with high degree of pressure and with frequently changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at both the strategic and hands-on levels.
• Exhibits an overall business sense and understands how decisions affect the business.
• Additional Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at click to view [email protected] .