Carpenter Technology Corporation

manufacturing

AREAMANAGERMAINTENANCE

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“AREA MANAGER – MAINTENANCE at Carpenter Technology Corporation. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. optimizing machinery and equipment uptime. reducing maintenance”

What You'll Achieve.

optimizing machinery and equipment uptime; achievement of operational; reducing maintenance; improving equipment and machinery reliability; maximizing plant uptime and equipment process capability

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

systems based, systematic problem solving; Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems; Problem solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work in a production-oriented environment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma required, Two or more years’ experience as a maintenance manager, maintenance engineer, maintenance support specialist, or maintenance craftsperson in a heavy equipment manufacturing facility, Apply management expertise to set direction, resolve problems and provide guidance to employees in their own area of responsibility or department, Has breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or may acquire knowledge of other related areas of departments, Adapts area/departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges, Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning may manage allocated budget, Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems, Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions, Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, Ability to evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies, Ability to operate a computer workstation, Ability to work in a production-oriented environment, Ability to direct and supervise others, Ability to objectively evaluate employees and their performance, Ability to train and develop others, Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines, Verbal and written communication skills, Problem solving skills, Project management skills

Nice to Have

Four-year college degree is preferred

What You'll Do.

optimizing machinery and equipment uptime

creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in the Maintenance Department

Lead safety as a core value in the Maintenance Department ensuring the prevention of injuries while maintaining business results

Create a culture and belief that all equipment failures are preventable

Improve equipment and machinery reliability measuring machine uptime as a key metric

Build organizational capability in the application of lean tools specifically 6S

standardized work and rapid cycle improvements

Maximize plant uptime and equipment process capability through an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program

Establish and maintain effective communications with site management

peers and external stakeholders

Manage multiple projects in a timely manner while ensuring safety

cost effectiveness and proper resource allocation

Responsible for spare parts management- including identification of required spare parts

procurement and inventory management

Manage vendors and contractors

Work with site EHS personnel to ensure the equipment and machinery meet all state and federal regulatory requirements

Develop direct reports and build technical skills appropriate to the functional responsibilities

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Establish and maintain effective communications with site management, peers and external stakeholders; Work with site EHS personnel

Communication Scope

Verbal and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple projects in a timely manner, Project management skills

Full Job Description

**Carpenter Technology Corporation** is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. **AREA MANAGER – MAINTENANCE** The Maintenance Manager is accountable for optimizing machinery and equipment uptime to ensure achievement of operational plans; transforming the maintenance culture from a “break down – get it up running” approach to systems based, systematic problem solving approach; reducing maintenance expenses; creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in the Maintenance Department down to each and every maintenance employee; and developing direct reports and organizational capability within the department. **THE AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE WILL** . . . * Lead safety as a core value in the Maintenance Department ensuring the prevention of injuries while maintaining business results. * Create a culture and belief that all equipment failures are preventable. * Improve equipment and machinery reliability measuring machine uptime as a key metric. * Build organizational capability in the application of lean tools specifically 6S, Process Management, TPM’s, standardized work and rapid cycle improvements * Maximize plant uptime and equipment process capability through an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program. * Establish and maintain effective communications with site management, peers and external stakeholders. * Manage multiple projects in a timely manner while ensuring safety, cost effec

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