Engineering Manager - Plant Improvement and Safety

Graver Technologies is an Industrial Filter Element and Filter Housing (Vessel) Manufacturer and a member of The Marmon Group (a Berkshire Hathaway Company). We are seeking a Plant Improvement & Safety Manager to lead all facility maintenance, reliability, environmental health and safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within our Industrial Filtration Division. The Plant Improvement & Safety Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for all aspects of facility and equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, continuous improvement, and environmental health and safety. Success will be measured through equipment reliability, safety performance, maintenance effectiveness, employee development, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement results.

Responsibilities

Lead all facility maintenance, reliability, environmental health and safety, and continuous improvement initiatives; Lead, manage, and execute Lean Continuous Improvement initiatives; Drive Operational Excellence initiatives including waste elimination, TPM, 6S, visual management, standard work, value stream mapping, and root cause problem solving; Develop strategies to improve equipment effectiveness, process efficiency, throughput, quality, and cost performance; Analyze maintenance, reliability, and production data; Establish and track maintenance and facility KPIs; Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects; Promote a culture of employee engagement and continuous learning; Mentor and coach employees in Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies; Foster a culture where safety is the top priority; Lead Environmental Health & Safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and corporate requirements; Maintain safety records, permits, and regulatory documentation; Conduct facility safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance inspections; Lead safety programs including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, contractor safety, confined space entry, hazard communication, and chemical handling; Investigate recordable, non-recordable, and near-miss incidents; Facilitate facility safety committee meetings; Coordinate OSHA and regulatory training programs; Develop and report safety metrics; Responsible for building, grounds, utility systems, equipment, and facility maintenance; Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs; Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures; Implement corrective actions; Ensure maintenance planning and scheduling; Manage maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers; Oversee spare parts inventory management; Develop annual maintenance and capital budgets; Lead facility infrastructure projects, equipment upgrades, and capital improvements; Support manufacturing operations; Support operations during off-hours and emergency situations

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive maintenance, facilities, reliability, engineering, or manufacturing leadership experience; Minimum 5 years of direct management experience leading maintenance or engineering teams; Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement initiatives; Experience managing capital projects, facility expansions, equipment installations, and maintenance budgets; Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, utilities, building systems, and facility infrastructure; Industrial manufacturing experience required; Exceptional leadership, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; Strong project management and organizational abilities; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to influence and lead change across multiple functional areas; Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance regulations; Experience with CMMS and maintenance management systems; Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills; Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred; Equivalent combination of education and technical experience will be considered; Filtration, fabrication, assembly, or process manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package offered from Day 1 of employment, including: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription); Group Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Group Insurance (Life, AD&D, LTD); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) Plan; Pension Plan; Paid Vacation; Paid Company Holidays; comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more