Electrical, Instrumentation and Process Automation Manager

General Position DescriptionTo manage the Spring Grove Mill’s Electrical / Instrumentation & Process Automation Shops effectively encompassing the performance of maintenance, repair and installation of equipment in the assigned area of responsibility and other related duties as assigned. He/she ensures responsive and proactive maintenance support to all plant Operations partners by implementing sound work management processes. He/she is responsible for contributing to departmental budgeting, professional and technical development of his/her assigned salaried and hourly associates. Role and ResponsibilitiesChampions safety in every aspect of the positionMakes safety awareness part of their everyday communicationsRepresents the Maintenance Department in daily interactions with Operational Asset TeamsActively participates in Daily Standard Work (Risk of The Shift, Daily Review of Production/Equipment performance, Maintenance Daily Briefing, Etc.)Enforces/Coaches the required discipline within the Root Cause Failure Analysis SystemsIdentify and completes projects as assignedMaintains effective relationships with Maintenance Shops to promote Best PracticesProvides mentoring, training, and coaching as requiredEnsures Environmental systems process awareness and compliance.Must maintain effective working relationships with operations, other maintenance personnel, vendors, contractors and engineers.Performs purchasing duties as needed through effective and efficient interface with Storeroom and Procurement personnel.Responsible for next level conflict resolution and maintaining needed staffing levels and skill setsAssure the implementation and completion of accident investigation / corrective action stepsEvaluate and schedule training needs on a routine basis for skills, apprenticeship program and safety trainingResponsible for succession planningInput to all annual outagesAccountable for discretionary spendInput to Capital Budgeting ProcessRevises work order backlog reports and actively engages in reducing the backlogRecommends the replacement or addition of equipment to minimize maintenance costs and downtimeUnderstands and administers company policy.Evaluates job feedback to improve future workMust demonstrate good communication skills throughout the organization.Writes and reviews purchase requisitions, reviews and approves job invoices, Authority to stock and audits invoices and VMI activities and manages spend in the maintenance department within approved budgets.Acts as the contact person for coordination of contractor activity.Executes Continuous Improvement programs, acts as a change agent.Resolves all shop floor issues and executes all company policiesActs as the liaison for all outside resources for their craft.Reviews and accepts all other duties as assigned.Reviews and continuously upgrades employee skills to meet the demands of new technology which are a critical part of this Individual's responsibility and the cross functional learning to elevate the shop as a fully multi-craft shop.Work closely with Engineering, production and other departments, at all levels of supervision, throughout the plant in making estimates, determining priorities, scheduling, and managing shop personnel. Must be able to handle deadlines, variable workloads, and be on call 24-hours when needed.Proactive in: Driving our safety culture, driving continuous improvement through scheduling, PM/PdM (Reliability Improvement), 6S, Precision Work, work order management, and other mill continuous improvement effortsMaintaining, developing and monitoring mill systems, including ISO requirements.Attends and participates in the appropriate training for the use of fire extinguishing equipment and notification procedures should a small, containable fire ignite in the work area.Serves as a member of the Pixelle Industrial Fire Team to mitigate risk and escalation of fires within the facility and provides assistance required by your craft.