Magnolia Engineering Services Manager

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting all processes related to the maintenance of the plant’s physical structure, production equipment, plant utilities and environmental systems.  The Engineering Services Manager is directly responsible for leading the team of Sr. Engineering Services Engineers and Engineering Supervisors.  Total direct and indirect reports for the Engineering Services Manager exceeds 50+ at the Magnolia Finishing plant. This position is located at the Milliken Magnolia Finishing Plant located in Blacksburg SC and reports to the location’s Plant Manager. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure optimal performance of all mechanical and electrical equipment to include continuous improvement, downtime reduction, energy consumption reduction, measurement, environmental impact:

            -digital drive, PLC, and process control systems

            -plant computer systems and networks

            -electrical power distribution and systems

            -motor, gearbox, belt and pulley mechanical power transfer

            -compressed air generation and transfer

            -steam generation and transfer

• Create standard work audits, layered audits and appropriate work oversight
• Maintain appropriate performance reports (building, production, environmental)
• Establish collaborative internal and external relationships:
  -engineering services team members

-plant departments

-outside contractors and vendors

• Develop, evaluate, and maintain preventative maintenance processes
• Understand and effectively participate in the plant safety process
• Head plant efforts in:

-Confined space

-Emergency preparation

-Lockout Tagout

-Adherence to OSHA standards

• Coordinate training, developing, and coaching team members:

-Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
-Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
-Ensure safety rules are clearly understood and followed

• Develop/implement capital investment projects/budgets
• Manage maintenance spending to defined budget

Qualifications - Required:

• BS degree (mechanical or electrical engineering) or 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 5 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Previous experience in a dyeing and finishing operation
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Experience in LEAN and six sigma principles

The successful candidates will demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Initiative and ability to take ownership of projects
• Self-management skills
• Problem-solving capability

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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