Engineering Maintenance Manager (TX)

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.

Dura-Line Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Dura-Line, an Orbia Business, is seeking an exceptional Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join our dynamic team at our Gainesville, TX manufacturing site. As a seasoned leader with 5-8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, maintenance management, and project management, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and prioritizing critical issues and opportunities to drive long-term success.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Process Improvements: Initiate and implement technical process improvements, proactively preventing and resolving manufacturing issues affecting safety, equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Asset Maintenance: Manage the local capital expenditure (CAPEX) program and develop a robust asset maintenance plan encompassing preventative, predictive, and autonomous care processes to support business continuity and development.
• Budget Oversight: Participate in the annual budget process, ensuring CAPEX projects adhere to best practices—from gathering bids/prices and assessing suppliers to coordinating contractors, managing budgets, overseeing installations, testing, documentation, and compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintenance Planning: Create Preventative Maintenance plans and LOTO procedures, supporting the commissioning of new equipment. Assist in the implementation of Predictive Maintenance programs to reduce downtime and unexpected repair costs.

Requirements:

• Leadership Skills: Empower and collaborate with the team to develop key programs, influence peers, and execute best practices. Be a "hands-on," proactive, subject matter expert providing technical support to production, maintenance staff, and technical personnel.
• Technical Proficiency: Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP/SAP is a plus. Solid user of Office 365 tools, SharePoint, AutoCAD 2D, and Solid Works.
• Leadership Style: Demonstrate a 'boots on the floor' mentality, strong project management, and documentation skills. Foster a continuous improvement mindset and culture as a servant leader.
• Business Acumen: Possess strong business acumen, experience in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement/5S, and familiarity with PFMEA project teams (lean certifications are a plus). Experience in managing annual budgeting processes and capital projects of varied sizes and scopes.

What We Offer:

The compensation for this position will typically range from $102,000 to $166,000 per year. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. 

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home

As a change agent, you will synthesize data and provide recommendations on a compliant path forward. Join us in empowering people, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and setting best-practice standards across all shifts in our people-centric company. Collaboration is the key to our success.

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)