Area Manager - Maintenance

Carpenter's Latrobe Specialty Metals operations, based in Latrobe, Pa., manufacture high-performance specialty alloys serving aerospace, energy and other demanding markets. Carpenter acquired Latrobe in 2012 to increase capacity to meet strong customer demand and to broaden the company's product mix. Latrobe continues a century-long legacy of leadership in metals technology.

Principal Purpose of Position:

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for optimizing machinery and equipment uptime to ensure achievement of operational plans; transforming the maintenance culture from a "break down - get it up running" approach to systems based, systematic problem solving approach; reducing maintenance expenses; creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in the Maintenance Department down to each and every maintenance employee; and developing direct reports and organizational capability within the department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE

• Lead safety as a core value in the Maintenance Department ensuring the prevention of injuries while maintaining business results
• Create a culture and belief that all equipment failures are preventable
• Improve equipment and machinery reliability measuring machine uptime as a key metric
• Build organizational capability in the application of lean tools specifically 6S, Process Management, TPM;s, standardized work and rapid cycle improvements
• Maximize plant uptime and equipment process capability through an effective predictive and preventative maintenance program
• Establish and maintain effective communications with site management, peers and external stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects in a timely manner while ensuring safety, cost effectiveness and proper resource allocation
• Responsible for spare parts management- including identification of required spare parts, procurement and inventory management
• Manage vendors and contractors
• Work with site EHS personnel to ensure the equipment and machinery meet all state and federal regulatory requirements
• Develop direct reports and build technical skills appropriate to the functional responsibilities
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED FOR THE AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE

• Four year college degree, preferred. High School Diploma or GED, required
• Two or more years experience as a maintenance engineer, maintenance support specialist, or maintenance craftsperson in a heavy equipment manufacturing facility.

PREFERRED FOR THE AREA MANAGER - MAINTENANCE

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies
• Ability to operate a computer workstation
• Ability to work in a production oriented environment
• Ability to direct and supervise others
• Ability to objectively evaluate employees and their performance
• Ability to train and develop others
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Project management skills

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.