Maintenance Manager

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader, applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

As the Maintenance/Tool & Die Manager for APCOM (Water Heater Parts Division of AO Smith) you will direct all activities for operational efficiency and safety of company's machinery, tools, dies/molds, facilities, and ground.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and supervise maintenance technicians and Tool & Die/Machinists, providing guidance and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality work. 
• Operations Management: Oversee all maintenance procedures, including scheduling preventative maintenance, responding to emergencies, and ensuring machinery is in good working order. Make recommendations to repair, refurbish or replace production equipment
• Budget Management: Develop and manage maintenance/tooling budgets, controlling costs, and forecasting expenses to achieve departmental efficiencies.  Develop Capital Plans for facility projects and support equipment.
• Strategic Planning: Create and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to prevent equipment, tool & die failures, extend asset lifespan, and reduce costs. 
• Technical Oversight: Monitor and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, and interpret blueprints and schematics to resolve problems. Oversee the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of dies, tools, and fixtures. 
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors for maintenance, repair services and housekeeping staff. 
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain detailed records of inspections and maintenance tasks. 
• Inventory Management: Monitor equipment, parts, and supply inventory, and manage procurement. SAP expertise regarding Maintenance & MRO fields.

• Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise for the repair and maintenance of complex tooling and equipment, including troubleshooting issues on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. 
• Process Improvement: Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery within the entire facility, utilizing tools such as 8 Steps Problem Solving & 5 Whys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline or combination of Education and Experience
• 10+ years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SAP, Microsoft Office suite
• Must have excellent verbal, written, presentation, organizational skills, and attention to details
• Experience managing projects in a plant setting
• Experienced in demo and installation of manufacturing equipment

Physical Requirements

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.