Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

• •Lead, develop, and manage the Maintenance and Engineering teams, including Maintenance Technicians, Process Engineers, and other technical personnel.
• •Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with plant objectives.
• •Coach, train, and retain highly skilled maintenance and engineering personnel.
• •Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• •Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.

• •Develop and execute preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and performance.
• •Establish maintenance strategies that improve Overall Equipment EFFECTIVENESS (OEE), REDUCE DOWNTIME, AND OPTIMIZE MAINTENANCE COSTS.
• •Lead root cause failure analyses and corrective action efforts related to equipment and process issues.
• •Monitor and improve KPIs including:
• •Equipment uptime
• •Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
• •Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
• •Preventive Maintenance Compliance
• •Maintenance Cost Performance
• •Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns and operational issues
• •Manage maintenance planning and scheduling activities to minimize production disruptions.

• •Lead process engineering efforts focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• •Identify, evaluate, and implement equipment and process improvements.
• •Support product commercialization, process validation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives
• •Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting complex manufacturing and equipment-related issues.
• •Develop engineering standards and ensure compliance with company engineering practices

• •Develop, justify, prioritize, and execute capital projects from concepts through startup and project closeout.
• •Prepare capital request, cost estimates, project scopes, and technical specifications.
• •Manage project budgets, schedules, contractor activities and project risks.
• •Coordinate project execution with Corporate Engineering, Operations, Finance, Purchasing and EHS
• •Ensure successful equipment installations, upgrades, and startup activities.

• •Maintain responsibility for all plant infrastructure and utility systems, including:
• •Electrical distribution systems
• •Compressed air systems
• •Chillers and colling systems
• •HVAC systems
• •Water systems
• •Boiler and other utility equipment
• •Ensure plant facilities and grounds are maintained in safe and efficient operating condition
• •Identify opportunities for energy reduction and utility cost optimization.

• •Provide leadership and support for automation and controls systems
• •Oversee troubleshooting and upgrades related to PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, drivers sensors, and control systems.
• •Support modernization initiatives and implementation of new automation technologies.
• •Collaborate with internal and external resources on control systems improvements.

Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and company policies and procedures.

• •Lead maintenance and engineering safety initiatives
• •Support machine guarding, LOTO, Confined space, electrical safety, and contractor safety programs
• •Ensure all required environmental, safety, and regulatory records and reports are accurately maintained.

• •Own and administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• •Ensure accurate asset records, word order management, preventative maintenance scheules and maintenance reporting
• •Develop and maintain critical spare parts inventories
• •Analyze asset performance and develop long term equipment replacement strategies

• •Develop specification and scope of work documents for contractors and vendors
• •Manage contractors selection, performance, safety compliance, and project execution
• •Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality service and cost effective support