S&C Electric Company · 18 hours ago
Manager - Maintenance Facilities
Palatine, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $166K/yr
10+ years expS&C Electric Company is a trusted leader in the electrical industry, dedicated to transforming the grid for resilient and reliable power. The Manager - Maintenance Facilities will oversee facilities and equipment, implement process improvements, and collaborate with various departments to achieve key performance indicators in safety, quality, and cost.
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Responsibilities
Promote a safety culture and take all reasonable precautions to protect team members from illness or injury. Investigate and report on safety incidents
Establish key elements of tactical and operational plans with measurable contributions towards the achievement of results of the sub-job family. Focus is on short-term operational plans (e.g., 1 year or less). Develop new processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the job family strategy
Initiate and participate in LPS/CI initiatives; create and/or maintain meaningful visuals such as KPI boards
Uphold and promote a professional work environment, addressing minor conflicts and fostering teamwork in line with S&C’s values. Monitor team tasks and provide regular feedback, both constructive and encouraging. Recognize and acknowledge team achievements and guide team members toward growth opportunities through mentoring and coaching
Oversee and guide team members on production maintenance processes and workflows, coordinating with department leaders and cascading best practices down to team members through team leads. Support the planning and coordinating of department schedules, inventory, preventative maintenance needs, and more. Review and ensure team understanding of goals and oversee the upkeep of KPI boards
Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of production equipment. Provide recommendations and support the planning for major replacements/restorations of equipment. Use the CMMS to address and document maintenance needs
Work cross functionally to ensure part and supply inventories align with scheduled maintenance
Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, investigate and report on safety incidents, maintain and promote a safety-conscious manufacturing environment, enforce health and safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment for all employees, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to facilities operations
Create production and status reports. Communicates regularly with upper management regarding problems impacting production. Reports issues regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel to function leadership
Support the Manager in overseeing the department's budget, providing recommendations and helping to review expenditures
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent coursework
10+ years of well-rounded experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of production equipment. Experience should include machining replacement parts and specific knowledge of CNC machines and control systems. Experience must include team leadership experience
Demonstrated experience with major machinery calibration, alignment, and installation. Expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex control systems and machinery
Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in a manufacturing setting
Good leadership skills within a manufacturing environment, with an ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results
Solid critical thinking, organizational, planning, and project management skills, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise
Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
Great communication skills, (written, verbal, listening, and presentation) able to liaise with internal stakeholders from support staff to function leadership
Adequate financial math skills with the ability to support budgetary decisions
Good analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions and problem-solve issues
Proven success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels, and collaborating at an operational level
Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively and finds ways to get things accomplished, even when faced with challenges
Good analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to leverage data to distil trends and insights that drive continuous improvement
Decision-making capabilities with an ability to make balanced and informed decisions that help S&C achieve business goals
Knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
Hazardous goods handling training
Preferred
Total Productive Maintenance experience (TPM)
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)
Company
S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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President and CEO
Aurelie Richard
Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
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