Maintenance Manager

Planned Maintenance Manager

Arconic is currently in search of a Planned Maintenance Manager to join our Maintenance leadership team based in Lafayette, IN.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:

This newly created leadership role will provide leadership for the Planned Maintenance Department at the Lafayette Arconic facility. The principal challenge of this position is to lead and direct the maintenance resources in the fulfillment of Lafayette Arconic's business objectives. This position leads and is directly accountable for the Planned Maintenance Departments as well as the management of the maintenance workforce in a matrixed organization. The incumbent must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all personnel, be forward thinking with the ability to get organizational support from the various departments and groups across Lafayette Operations. As a key member of the Maintenance leadership team, this role requires ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization to find solutions and effectively manage the implementation in a timely manner that benefits the overall plant.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible to set expectations for and manage the Lafayette Arconic Planned Maintenance Departments to support the plant and corporation strategic goals and objectives.
• Be a change agent capable of increasing proactive maintenance in a matrix organizational structure. Optimize Lafayette maintenance resources and use of work order system.
• Promote and lead the development and application of predictive maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and control/capability of critical processes.
• Participate in the identification, recruitment, training, appraising and professional development of maintenance resources.

Also note:

• Leading and participating in the development of an interdependent culture and an incident free workplace.
• Leading and being directly accountable for the Planned Maintenance groups.
• Developing strategic direction for the maintenance planning strategy and the implementation of the plans including and execution, optimization of internal resources, and improved overall equipment reliability.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization in an efficient and direct method
• Ability to develop and foster team-based problem solving throughout the facility,
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

You have: (required)

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Years minimum of maintenance experience with a strong technical background
• Demonstrated ability to deploy and maintain Total Preductive Maintenance (TPM)
• 1+ years in the metals industry, i.e. Aluminum or Steel or other metal equivalent
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent from an accredited university
• 10-15 years of maintenance experience with a strong technical background
• Aluminum extruding experience.
• Supervisory/management experience in a unionized environment
• Experience in using an ERP database, Oracle experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Extrusion and Casting processes and standard practices with experience in various technical assignments
• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Certified
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of people skills to motivate and influence stakeholders and employees.
• Thorough understanding of Maintenance and Engineering practices

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we: Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements. United States EEO Statement : Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About the Team

Lafayette Operations in Lafayette, IN is located approximately 60 miles from the state's capital, Indianapolis and is the home to Purdue University. Our Lafayette location has been continuously running in Lafayette community since 1938. We are an Aluminum Extrusions plant for Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Defense facility.