Senior Director of Maintenance and Tooling

2 weeks ago

Neptune City, New Jersey, United States Central Garden & Pet Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Maintenance and Tooling to lead our maintenance and tooling operations at Central Garden & Pet. As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facilities, maximizing uptime, and optimizing tool performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Oversee all aspects of equipment maintenance, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for technicians, mechanics, and planners.
  • Ensure technicians are highly trained in troubleshooting and repairing injection molding and extrusion machinery.
  • Implement and enforce safety protocols specific to the injection molding and extrusion environment.
  • Stay informed on the latest maintenance technologies and best practices for injection molding and extrusion equipment, recommending and implementing upgrades when beneficial.
  • Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, optimize maintenance schedules, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and manage a program for mold and die maintenance, repair, and replacement within the injection molding and extrusion processes.
  • Ensure molds and dies are designed, maintained, and used effectively to optimize production efficiency, minimize part defects, and maintain dimensional tolerances.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure new molds and dies meet production requirements, manufacturability, and maintainability.
  • Oversee the budget for tooling needs, including procurement, preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
  • Implement a system for tracking and managing mold and die inventory.
Leadership and Collaboration
  • Set strategic goals and objectives for the maintenance and tooling departments, aligning them with overall production goals and quality standards.
  • Create and manage department budgets, considering both capital and operational costs for equipment and tooling.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and preventative maintenance within the departments.
  • Collaborate effectively with other departments (e.g., production, engineering, quality) to ensure a smooth flow of operations, high-quality parts, and efficient use of tooling.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving measures to optimize both maintenance and tooling operations.
  • Regularly report on department performance to senior management, highlighting key metrics like uptime, scrap rate, and tooling maintenance costs.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in injection molding and extrusion maintenance and tooling technologies.
  • Prepare capital project and operating budget and variance reports.
  • Provide process and procedure training.
  • Conduct financial/business analysis, including preparation of reports.
  • Recommend staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination.
  • Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepare and deliver performance appraisals for staff. Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within an injection molding or extrusion manufacturing facility.
  • Proven track record of success in managing both equipment maintenance and tooling operations.
  • In-depth understanding of injection molding and extrusion processes, including equipment functionality, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance practices.
  • Strong knowledge of mold and die design, construction, maintenance, and repair.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead a team.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet/internet. Ability to use work order system. Working knowledge of architectural, electrical, and mechanical systems. Working knowledge of leases, contracts, and related documents.
  • Proficient in computer software related to maintenance management (CMMS) and potentially tooling management systems.
  • Working knowledge of relevant safety regulations (OSHA, etc.).
  • Experience with project management and budgeting.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
Benefits Package and Employee Programs
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Free Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Access to thousands of free online courses.
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
  • Referral Program with cash bonus.
  • Access to on-demand pay.
  • Paid parental leave.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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