Structural Engineer Project Manager Jobs in Starkville, MS

Responsible for managing the engineering and maintenance departments; meeting or exceeding goals as outlined by the Plant Manager; interacting with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner; and maintaining general work standards. Responsible for maintaining records and correspondence; working with contractors, engineers, and salesmen; monitoring equipment safety, and powered vehicle operation and maintenance; developing short- and long-term departmental plans; managing preventive maintenance program; assessing the need for and soliciting contract help; maintaining part inventories; ensuring in-plant oil and water purity.

Duties:

1. Manages Engineering and Maintenance departments by:

assigning projects;

analyzing and improving work flow (as it relates to people);

providing training and training programs;

directing quality improvement programs;

assessing and processing equipment needs;

ensuring company policies are followed;

formulating and communicating departmental guidelines and procedures;

evaluating employee performance;

performing safety audits/inspections;

approving time off;

reviewing and correcting payroll and attendance reports;

developing annual operating budgets for Engineering and Maintenance;

preparing and monitoring capital projects;

complying with Company business guidelines;

ensuring employees follow job instructions in accordance with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 Standards;

completing specific duties as outlined by the Contingency Plan;

assuming direct responsibility for compliance with environmental procedures related to the departments

developing and managing work schedules;

assigning and reviewing work;

ensuring compliance with company safety policies, procedures and standards, and conducting safety and production meetings;

meeting with appropriate personnel to resolve conflict;

recognizing outstanding performance;

reporting and investigating accidents, and completing appropriate documentation and developing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

2. Interacts with all internal/external departments in an accurate and timely manner by:

traveling to customers and suppliers as required;

supporting customer launch programs.

3. Maintains Company's general work standards by:

performing quality work;

instructing employees on proper performance of their duties;

performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;

complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;

understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.

4. Monitors and assesses maintenance work by:

examining past repairs and warranties to determine solutions to recurring problems;

advising maintenance personnel regarding symptoms, problems, and solutions;

contacting equipment manufacturers for repair and operational assistance;

issuing memorandums concerning quotes, safety issues, scheduling changes, etc.;

scheduling and shipping out-of-plant repair work;

reviewing work orders and work reports;

redesigning equipment to meet production needs;

maintaining robot and computer programs;

5. Maintains records and correspondence by:

keeping accurate equipment records;

scheduling preventative maintenance;

keeping accurate file records;

assessing and processing equipment needs;

projecting inventory needs;

supporting QS-9000, OSHA, Safety and National Electric Code regulations.

6. Works with contractors, engineers, and salesmen by:

developing manufacturing equipment for new product lines;

coordinating efforts;

ordering new parts.

7. Monitors equipment safety by:

performing safety evaluations of new or relocated machinery;

developing and ensuring compliance with preventative maintenance schedules;

approving use of new or relocated equipment;

composing equipment operating instructions;

8. Monitors powered vehicle operation and maintenance by:

contracting with repair service;

reconciling contractor invoices with maintenance documents;

approving and overseeing major repairs;

ensuring balanced use of vehicles;

ensuring only licensed employees operate powered vehicles;

planning and implementing preventive maintenance.

9. Develops short- and long-term departmental plans by:

projecting and recommending equipment needs;

forecasting manpower needs;

generating training schedules for personnel;

designing replacement parts for machinery and equipment;

calculating power requirements for new equipment;

10. Manages preventive maintenance (PM) program by:

creating, maintaining, and reviewing PM database;

assigning individuals to complete work;

revising PM schedule according to equipment use, production schedule, and manufacturer recommendations;

11. Solicits contract help by:

requesting and evaluating quotes and bids;

obtaining approval for quotes and bids;

negotiating repair contracts;

monitoring performance of contractors;

12. Maintains part inventories by:

reviewing supplies;

consulting manuals and blueprints;

contacting sales representatives and manufacturers;

surveying suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness;

monitoring accuracy of purchase orders;

recommending authorization of purchases;

monitoring receipt of ordered items.

13. Ensures in-plant oil and water purity by:

applying appropriate testing procedures;

determining and administering treatment for contamination.

14. Maintains general work standards by:

performing quality work;

cleaning and maintaining work area;

instructing employees new to the job on proper performance of their duties;

performing miscellaneous duties incidental to the job;

performing any and all assigned tasks to ensure continuity of production and safety of all personnel;

complying with Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and regulations;

understanding and implementing the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Environmental Management System.

Entry level qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or 15 years in a related field

5 years of maintenance experience or working closely with maintenance

3 years at a supervisory or managerial level

knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and general maintenance

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