Maintenance Manager

WE ARE GROWING!

Swedish Match North America LLC, develops, manufactures, and sells quality products with market leading brands such as ZYN nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco products. Our vision is “A world without cigarettes,” and our mission is to provide adult consumers with alternatives that are enjoyable but have a lower risk than smoking. We are one of the fastest growing consumer-packaged goods (CPG) producers and ZYN is the number one selling nicotine pouch in the US. In order to continually promote and create innovative products that support our vision we are currently seeking a ZYN Maintenance Manager for the Owensboro, KY manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of ZYN Maintenance as follows:

• Analyzes area of responsibility & makes recommendations for most efficient utilization of materials, labor & equipment.
• Responsible for the scheduling, performance and effective utilization of all maintenance personnel assigned to ZYN.
• Directs, motivates & coordinates activities of assigned employees to achieve max productivity & attainment of Department goals.
• Execute the production schedule minimizing direct and indirect labor and optimizing machine utilization.
• Assure employees are properly instructed & trained in their work & that safe working habits are established & maintained.
• Maintain inventory & safe storage of all maintenance commodities located in area of responsibility.
• Maintain or establish efficient practices in the storage of all materials.
• Responsible for the training, discipline, evaluation of ability and skill level upgrading of all maintenance personnel assigned to department.
• Conducts periodic reviews with each assigned mechanic.
• Responsible for all maintenance work and the mechanical condition and performance of all machinery in the departments.
• Assists in the development of new machinery & integration of machinery into the production process.
• Continually seeks to lower the cost of operations while maintaining the quality of the product.
• Utilize new technology and proven systems to decrease process variation and enhance departmental performance.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of all areas in the department.
• Coordinates product movement with other departments as required.
• Promotes and maintains good attendance, maintains payroll, performance progress, and absentee/disciplinary records for assigned personnel
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and spend time on each shift as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate knowledge of contractual obligations with the Union and conduct manufacturing operations with proper regard for Company/Union relations and their impact on business.
• Monitors performance and condition of machinery and schedules preventive maintenance and/or repair to achieve maximum productivity from all equipment.
• Monitors availability of spare parts and ensures the overhaul and availability of machine assemblies, as needed.
• Cooperates with and/or assists other Packing Maintenance Supervisors as needed, to achieve maximum productivity from all packing equipment and processes.
• Responsible for all SOP's and WI pertaining to the Zyn Maintenance Department and ensuring all personnel are trained and following these documents.
• Performs other tasks, projects and/or initiatives as assigned by your Manager.

EDUCATION:

Vocational school graduate or comparable work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years factory mechanical/electrical experience . Supervisory experience required.

SKILL:

• Ability to work with people and accomplish work through others.
• Ability to schedule work, train others, monitor ability and progress of subordinates and take corrective action, when necessary.

Candidate should possess the following:

• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient knowledge of and self-motivated in maintenance and reliability techniques
• Hands-on work ethic
• Strong continuous improvement approach and background
• The NOCTI test is required for results evaluation

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of machinery, trouble-shooting and machine repair is essential.
• Ability to trouble shoot and understand mechanical, electrical, and programming issues.
• Understand and interpret the current labor contract as it pertains to all personnel.
• Strong computer skills including CMMS experience.

Benefits for New Hires:

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following:

• Swedish Match offers competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire
• Matching 401(k) with profit sharing
• 3 weeks' vacation, 12 paid holidays, 3 personal holidays, and a vacation purchase option
• Paid Bonding Leave; this benefit is in addition to short-term disability benefits, if applicable
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet