Area Manager - Maintenance

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 Technology'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 Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Carpenter Technology's Hartsville Manufacturing Operations (formerly Talley Metals) is a mini mill supplying a variety of sizes and specifications of high-quality round, square and hexagonal stainless- steel bars for distribution.

MAINTENANCE AREA MANAGER

Location: McBee, South Carolina

THE MAINTENANCE AREA MANAGER 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, TPMs, 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.

REQUIRED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AREA MANAGER:

• BS - ME or BS Degree in a technical discipline preferred. High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment with at least 2+ years of experience as a maintenance engineer, maintenance support specialist, or maintenance craftsperson in a heavy equipment manufacturing facility required.

• Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAP.

• Six Sigma and lean training a plus.

• Maintenance planning, scheduling, and supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and project management skills with the ability to identify customer solutions.

• Ideal candidate will be able to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies.

• Willingness to work in a production-oriented environment with frequently changing priorities and deadlines.

• Have the ability to direct and supervise others and objectively evaluate employees and their performance and train and develop others.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.