Maintenance Manager - Amsted Rail Company Inc

Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Maintenance Manager for our Groveport foundry.

Position Summary:

1. Analyze and determine equipment failures for root causes and recommend solutions. • Utilize predictive maintenance tools including vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared testing, electrical monitoring, etc. to maximize equipment reliability. • Use CMMS as a tool to improve equipment reliability and identify previous equipment failures and repairs. • Participate in decisions to rebuild, repair, or replace equipment.

2. Continue to improve and maintain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program. • Develop, analyze and improve Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures. • Train skilled trades and operators on technical issues, operator PMs and similar TPM initiatives. • Engage employee involvement in TPM by leading equipment improvement teams. • Knowledge and concepts of six sigma, TPM, and lean manufacturing concepts. • Identify and implement methods to optimize management of lubrication. • Assess effectiveness of TPM program by analyzing performance measures such as cost avoidance data.

3. Assist in various equipment improvement and maintenance projects. • Manage plant capital and repair projects. • Develop methods to improve storeroom effectiveness. • Participate in determining spares strategy.

4. Supervise department employees on as-needed basis • Fill in for department supervisors who are absent. • Plan and assign work to hourly employees. • Resolve employee issues through problem resolution, guidance from peers, and reliance of policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline. Project management abilities, including problem solving, time management, planning, and leadership, are essential. Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and written) with plant management, department supervisors and hourly employees on various equipment issues. Candidate must display proficiency in computer applications, including SAP experience; must be able to successfully complete required screening assessments.

Evaluation Areas: Prospective candidates will be evaluated on adaptability, coaching, motivational fit, planning and organizing, gaining commitment, initiative, contributing to team success, quality orientation, safety awareness, communications and technical strength and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Job offer, contingent on background check and physical including drug screen.

Applicants who wish to be considered for this employment opportunity may submit their resume through Amsted Career Web Site www.amstedrail.com.

Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements.  To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)