Engineering Manager (off shift)

As an Engineering Automation Maintenance Manager (Off Shift), you will be accountable for providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the automation maintenance department, including functions associated with maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, operation, and repair of production equipment to ensure equipment OEE goals.  Act as liaison with production and engineering departments in the prioritization of projects and repairs. Ensures documentation, procedures, and metrics are kept up to date and in compliance.

This position will oversee both 2nd and 3rd shift personnel. Shift hours listed below.

2nd shift - Monday - Friday - 2:30pm - 11:00pm

What you can expect in this role:

• Lead the 2nd and 3rd shift automation maintenance department. 

• Establish work schedules, shift assignments and work prioritization.

• Ensure engineering maintenance department compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain collaborative and positive relationships with all other department.

• Proactively improve department processes and strive for enhanced levels of efficiency.

• Ensure service calls and machinery repairs are completed in a timely manner and maintenance support is available as needed.

• Provide mentoring and coaching on equipment troubleshooting and maintenance activities for all existing and new manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Establish procedures and best practices for the engineering team.  Train team on these procedures and best practices, including follow-up verification.

• Oversee CMMS system to track equipment failures, problems, spare parts, maintenance logs to assist in increasing equipment uptime and reliability.

• Ensure documentation of maintenance work and activities performed, including work orders, engineering change requests, drawings, sketches, CAD files, procedures, project logs, etc.

• Develop and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Participate in value engineering projects to increase production efficiency and capacity, reduce cost, improve quality, and improve equipment reliability and uptime.

• Develop and execute plan for achieving and maintaining Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of 85% or higher on all manufacturing and process equipment.

• Guide, consult and perform on-going problem solving, root cause analysis, and process refinements in collaboration with internal personnel and suppliers.

• Ensure that equipment is maintained in compliance with company, USDA, and ISO requirements.

• Lead department 5S program and promote a safe work environment.

• Spearhead and support value engineering projects to increase production efficiency and capacity, reduce cost, improve quality, and improve equipment reliability and uptime.

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process, machine, and design improvements to production equipment and procedures.

• Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.

• Perform other duties as required by manager.

Education and Experience:

• 4-year Degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing) from a college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a manufacturing/production environment.

• Experience implementing and managing program level initiatives.

• Knowledgeable and experienced with manufacturing, automation, and process control equipment.

• Solid technical background with strong troubleshooting, diagnostics, and process improvement skills with automated manufacturing, automation controls, and process control equipment.

• USDA, and ISO experience preferred.

What you need to succeed:

• High level of knowledge and experience with maintenance management, preventive maintenance, and TPM.

• Knowledgeable in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), tracking problems, spare parts, work orders, etc.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and supervision skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Superior technical writing skills for developing SOPs, engineering change orders.

• Strong project management and planning.

• Proficient in MS Windows and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Quick learner with the desire and ability to learn and grasp new technology, equipment, and skills.

• Collect, analyze, and organize data to present in a form that aids root cause analysis. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to perform well both independently and in teams.

• Ability to read mechanical blueprints, electrical and fluidic schematics, and process control flow charts.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Ability to generate, interpret, and explain with clarity, complex mechanical design drawings and documentation.

Other preferred skills and abilities:

• USDA, FDA, GMP, Military, ISO knowledge and background

• Equipment & Process Validation Knowledge/Experience (IQ/OQ/PQ)

• Lean Six Sigma

Why IDEXX?

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 11,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.   At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Let’s pursue what matters together.