Rehlko · 1 week ago
Engineering Manager – Maintenance PS NA
Kohler, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $144K/yr
7+ years expRehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering innovative energy solutions. The Maintenance Leader will manage a team of maintenance technicians, coordinate maintenance activities, and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the continuous operation of production equipment and facilities.
Responsibilities
Develop a centralized maintenance location, team and management system
Plan and prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules, equipment criticality, and resource availability
Conduct regular inspections of machinery, tools, and facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and opportunities for improvement
Coordinate with production, engineering, and procurement teams to plan and execute maintenance projects, upgrades, and modifications
Establish and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers, service providers, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance support
Monitor and analyze equipment performance data, downtime reports, and maintenance records to identify trends, root causes of failures, and opportunities for optimization
Implement preventive maintenance programs, predictive maintenance techniques, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and lifespan
Develop and direct the division’s maintenance program, including policies, objectives, plans, procedures, and systems in accordance with established company specifications
Assume ownership of the divisional maintenance budget and cost management.This includes monthly/yearly financial projections of maintenance costs, and all maintenance financial goals and objectives
Develop a system to manage spare parts and lead the adherence to it, ensuring that the right parts at the right levels are stocked in maintenance stores
Manage EHS area inspections, 5S of workshops and parts staging areas, and ongoing safe workplace activities
Set expectations and hold all members of the team accountable for results
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations, codes, and standards
Manage and coordinate the work of maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and providing guidance and direction as needed
Spend 10-15% of time on the floor keep a pulse on the operation and make space for 2-way communication with Skilled Tradesmen and Engineering Technicians
Audit Level 1 and monthly communication meetings to ensure consistency and effectiveness
Attend Level 2 pass-on meetings twice a week to set expectation, communicate pertinent information, and to solicit feedback from each crew
Attend a Level 3 meeting daily for support and resolution of open action items
Attend a weekly Level 4 meeting
Analyze critical and recurring repair problems, initiate required actions and provide technical assistance and follow-up
Drive quality data in SAP to enable effective quantitative analysis of work order data
Propose new and improved maintenance planning and control systems, affecting production, quality, capacity and cost.Evaluate proposals in terms of the short-term and long-term business needs of the division
Own PM program and improve yield through support of TPM, Industry 4.0 and optimization.Help prepare location for the future of more digital automation
Take an active role in initiating cost reduction projects through equipment and process changes
Drive and support engineering requests that address equipment obsolescence’s and reoccurring maintenance issues
Improve the competency of Skilled Trades associates through leading the development and implementation of a robust training program with hands-on focus
Champion the recruitment of talent to advance the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, will consider someone outside of degree with exact experience but has equivalent competency and experience
7-10 years work experience in an engineering, operations environment; experience in a high-volume manufacturing job shop is preferred
Demonstrated history of leading a diverse team, driving engagement and high performance
Knowledge of safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements applicable to manufacturing operations
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Preferred candidates will have earned maintenance credentials (CMRP, MMP, CRE, or equivalent)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Rehlko
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase