Job Title:
Routine Facilitator - Central Maintenance

Company: Gerdau

Location: Wilton, IA

Created: 2024-06-19

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Description:This position is a day position that reports to the Engineering manager. Principle duties will include management of mechanical crane repairs and crane crew, management of maintenance machinists, plant air compressor system, plant water system, liquid oxygen and nitrogen stations, plant grounds (roads, parking lots, fences, lawn care, locker rooms, office buildings, ancillary buildings), fire extinguisher and related equipment, critical inspection of cranes/lifting devices/buildings. Due to the nature of manufacturing operations the incumbent will be required to be on-call and must be available to flex work schedule to work weekends for specific operations or projects. Some travel may be required for training and to support projects.Principal ResponsibilitiesPrinciple duties will include management of mechanical crane repairs and crane crew, management of maintenance machinist, plant air compressor system, plant water system, liquid oxygen and nitrogen stations, plant grounds (roads, parking lots, fences, lawn care, locker rooms, office buildings, ancillary buildings), Fire extinguisher and related equipment, critical inspection of cranes/lifting devices/buildings. Duties will include controlling the workflow within the area of responsibility, assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, managing routine processes, and training employees in routine management standards.Facilitate training sessions for operators under a maintained training matrix on the compliance standards, routine methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.Coach and develop the team at failure analysis and support the QIS methodology.Develop performance expectations, audit performance, document findings, and establish corrective action plans.Collaborate with and encourage operators on subjects pertaining to the GBS processes, audits, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures, QIS, Kaizen Events, and other process routine management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and solve problems.Conduct trend analysis, compile, and analyze symptoms and failures.Administer all safety activities. Coordinates all emergency preparedness practices, policies, and procedures.Track performances on control items. Ensure compliance. Design and implement new as well as update existing standards.Audit performance, document findings, and develop corrective action plans.Oversee, contribute to, and support daily routine management activities including the GBS Processes/Tools in the day-by-day work.Establish and negotiate cell goals and manage Action Plans for area/cell of responsibility cell goal achievement.Additional ResponsibilitiesThe major role of this job is to ensure routine management efforts are followed and opportunities for improvement in processes, products and production within the area of responsibility are identified. The Facilitator is responsible for ensuring standardization of processes within the area of responsibility. These duties will include needs assessments, auditing, coaching of production/quality improvement programs and standards, ITS training, 5S improvements, development and implementation of cost and environmental control goals, development and implementation of new and current preventative maintenance and safety management processes and procedures.The incumbent will be responsible for standardization administration as it relates to processes in control standards, management standards, routine procedures, job aids, one-point lesions, and process guarantee tables. This position is responsible for ensuring that standardization processes are properly documented, and training is provided to personnel responsible for operating in accordance with the standards. This position is accountable for auditing performance, documenting findings, and developing corrective action plans. These duties will include standard compliance audits as well as the development and implementation of new and existing standards. The incumbent will lead Failure Analysis when significant problems occur and compare performance to existing standards. This job is responsible for making appropriate updates to standards when needed.The incumbent must perform the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities in accordance with all Federal, State and Local environmental regulations. Employees must also report any situation that may have a detrimental impact to human health or the environment to their immediate supervisor.Qualifications:Minimum HS Dip, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Material Science preferred though not required.5-10 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to mechanical and electrical repairs, troubleshooting, prioritization and contractor management.Ability to read blueprints and bill of materials to source parts and components for repair. Solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skillsPeople management skills, and ability to train and guide peopleDetail-oriented and comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organizationBasic knowledge of the business system and use of computer systems to schedule work, manage attendance system, look up prints and BOM, order parts.Strong working knowledge of the steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment