Maintenance Manager - Prysmian Group

Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

About the Job

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Accountable to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning and implementing preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, installation and modification of building construction and repair on an efficient and timely basis through effective management and utilization of the Maintenance Department.

The Maintenance manager will be responsible for ensuring that the facilities, layout and machinery used to produce wire and cable run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical equipment (including software programming). Includes people management and budgetary/cost reporting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Maintenance activities
Manage, motivate, coach and develop a high performing Maintenance team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices, performance reviews, risk assessments
Effectively delegate maintenance work to be resolved on each shift and small projects to the right skills in the team.
Adhere to daily and weekly checks to ensure smooth operation of site
Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, plan in missed maintenance activities, and lead the team to deliver effectively
Ensure compliance of the ISO standards
Schedule both internal and external work(s) maximizing planned down time and reducing unplanned downtime
Ensure routine calibration of machinery and equipment
Prepare the annual Maintenance budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals. Manage the budget from identification to completion of project
Manage the process of the introduction of new machinery, plant and equipment from drawing up the specification, to managing suppliers through to full installation in collaboration with all relevant parties
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

Qualifications

BS/BA or years of experience in lieu of degree required
10 of years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing setting
Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience
Experience managing a maintenance budget
Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred

Physical Demands

General Office environment 20%
Manufacturing environment 80%
Travel –position requires travel at 10%

Source : Prysmian Group