Assets & Reliability Engineering Manager I

Assets & Reliability Engineering Manager I

Optomi, in partnership with a leader within the pharmaceutical solutions industry, is seeking an experienced Assets & Reliability Manger for their Morrisville, NC location! This Assets & Reliability Manger will be responsible for maintaining all mechanical and building systems in top condition. In addition, this Assets & Reliability Manger will possess 5+ years of experience in an automated distribution warehouse with large volume distribution operations.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Highly competitive pay and growth opportunities!
• Company organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world!
• Overseeing a small team!
• A full-time on site role!

Experience of the right candidate:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Facilities/Plant Management preferred.
• Extensive experience with startup and troubleshooting of an automated distribution warehouse required.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience in an automated distribution warehouse environment with large volume distribution operations.
• Experience in the development of preventive maintenance programs, disaster planning, and knowledge of chilled water systems, cooling towers, diesel powered back-up generators, electric and diesel fire pumps, air handling units and roof top air conditioning units.
• Excellent technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of building automation system such as Trane Tracer Summit System and Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management System PkMS is preferred.
• Proactive problem-solving skills; ability to recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD layouts, illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) diagrams, and electrical circuitry diagrams and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automated systems controlled by computers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and microprocessors in a high-volume work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain cooperative working environment.
• Effective written communications, presentation skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate independently, to multi-task, and to prioritize quickly.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Ensures Distribution Center and associated Material Handling Equipment (MHE) is running at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime.
• Directs the workflow, motivates, trains and monitors the performance of warehouse associates involved in the maintenance functions.
• Responsible for a small team with the ability to direct, supervise, and develop said team.
• Diagnoses error conditions occurring in the facility and repairs accordingly in support of division operations.
• Schedules and executes ongoing preventive maintenance program for building and material handling equipment.
• Monitors work processes and makes suggestions for modifications in order to increase and improve productivity, efficiency and accuracy for the purpose of improving costs; implements changes as directed or needed.
• Responsible for efficient operation of equipment in the facility; ensures that problems with equipment such as air and heating systems, conveyer systems and forklift equipment are addressed.
• Keeps facility management apprised of escalating abnormal or critical situations and coordinates resolutions/repairs with outside professional maintenance (if required).
• Assists in the configuration, maintenance, modifications, and system upgrades of MHE control systems to include programmable logic controllers (PLC) programming.
• Assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and defines necessary modifications.
• Works with equipment and software vendors on design specifications and improvements.
• Develops annual facility operating budget for utilities, spare parts, training, and maintenance contracts and presents to management.
• Develops and solicits bids from vendors for maintenance, janitorial, landscape and other contracts necessary to support all building and MHE systems.
• Supports compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations.
• Ensures the maintenance of records documenting maintenance tasks, spare parts inventory and tools are recorded.
• Ensures that building safety and security inspections are performed.
• Associate is required to work split shifts, nights and weekends as well as be on call to respond to downtime events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.