This position is responsible for Large Capital Facility expansions, implementation of effective PM programs to maximize uptime on production equipment, and manages the implementation of Lean, 6S, and Kaizen activities. In addition, this role also directs Maintenance personnel in the upkeep and repair of equipment.

Job Duties:

• Directly supervise 2 to 10 employees, both hourly and/or salaried.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, contractors, riggers, freight agencies, etc. to complete projects ensuring minimal interruption to normal production operations.
• Work with contractors, engineering firms and internal personnel under the direction of the VP Operations to ensure the completion of projects.
• Obtain detailed quotes on equipment required for projects or other facility-related expenditures.
• Coordinate activities with government regulatory or other governmental agencies as required including permit applications.
• Track and report equipment uptime while identifying recurring problems and implementing solutions that prevent the recurrence.
• Develop and write CAPEX business cases, justification, cost, budget etc.
• Implement Lean, 6S, and Kaizen activities throughout the organization to maximize profit and reduce cycle times.
• Develop and manage Microsoft project timelines in detail to ensure optimum efficiency of projects.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A. A.), Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience managing large capital expansion projects.
• Must have a working knowledge of construction methods, procedures, and materials including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance, etc.
• Prior experience implementing advanced Lean, 6S, and Kaizen projects to minimize manufacturing workflow.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and CAD drawings.
• Fluent in use of Microsoft Project and be familiar with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD is desired.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.