Optomi, in partnership with a leader within the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking an experienced Assets & Reliability Engineering Manager for their Morrisville, NC location! This Engineering Manager will ensure distribution center and associated Material Handling Equipment is running at maximum efficiency; Directing the workflow, monitoring and training warehouse associates. In addition, this Engineering Manager will possess 5+ years of experience in an automated distribution warehouse environment with large volume distribution operations. Experience with proven leadership experience and the desire to drive a successful testing strategy. The right candidate will enjoy working for a global leader with the ability to make an impact from day one!
What the right candidate will enjoy:
Highly competitive pay and growth opportunity!
The ability to have an immediate impact on the company!
Company culture based on innovation and collaboration!
Experience of the right candidate:
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Facilities/Plant Management preferred.
Extensive experience with startup and troubleshooting of an automated distribution warehouse required.
Requires a minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience in an automated distribution warehouse environment with large volume distribution operations.
Experience in the development of preventive maintenance programs, disaster planning, and knowledge of chilled water systems, cooling towers, diesel powered back-up generators, electric and diesel fire pumps, air handling units and roof top air conditioning units.
Excellent technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
Knowledge of building automation system such as Trane Tracer Summit System and Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management System PkMS is preferred.
Proactive problem-solving skills: ability to recommend and implement solutions.
Ability to read and interpret CAD layouts, illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) diagrams, and electrical circuitry diagrams and drawings.
Ability to troubleshoot complex automated systems controlled by computers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and microprocessors in a high-volume work environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain cooperative working environment.
Effective written communications, presentation skills and organizational skills.
Ability to operate independently, to multi-task, and to prioritize quickly.
Responsibilities of the right candidate:
Ensures Distribution Center and associated Material Handling Equipment (MHE) is running at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime.
Directs the workflow, motivates, trains and monitors the performance of warehouse associates involved in the maintenance functions.
Responsible for a small team with the ability to direct, supervise, and develop said team
Diagnoses error conditions occurring in the facility and repairs accordingly in support of division operations.
Schedules and executes ongoing preventive maintenance program for building and material handling equipment.
Monitors work processes and makes suggestions for modifications in order to increase and improve productivity, efficiency and accuracy for the purpose of improving costs; implements changes as directed or needed.
Responsible for efficient operation of equipment in the facility; ensures that problems with equipment such as air and heating systems, conveyer systems and forklift equipment are addressed.
Keeps facility management apprised of escalating abnormal or critical situations and coordinates resolutions/repairs with outside professional maintenance (if required).
Assists in the configuration, maintenance, modifications, and system upgrades of MHE control systems to include programmable logic controllers (PLC) programming.
Assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and defines necessary modifications.
Works with equipment and software vendors on design specifications and improvements.
Develops annual facility operating budget for utilities, spare parts, training, and maintenance contracts and presents to management.
Develops and solicits bids from vendors for maintenance, janitorial, landscape and other contracts necessary to support all building and MHE systems.
Supports compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations.
Ensures the maintenance of records documenting maintenance tasks, spare parts inventory and tools are recorded.
Ensures that building safety and security inspections are performed.
Associate is required to work split shifts, nights and weekends as well as be on call to respond to downtime events.