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Powell

Custom-engineered electrical power distribution systems

Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorth Canton, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering is required; mechanical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, facilities, or a combination of these areas.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, machinery, and industrial facility systems.
  • Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, or other continuous-improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or automated equipment.
  • Experience leading capital equipment and facility improvement projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment documentation, and technical specifications.
  • Ability to manage stressful situations and respond professionally.
  • Ability to prioritize activities, establish appropriate courses of action, and monitor progress.
  • Ability to use data to make sound, well-informed decisions and analyze trends, issues, and solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong project and time-management skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including communicating complex technical information clearly.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with peers, associates, and cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
  • Ability to engage people across the organization, encourage learning and development, and broaden employees' capabilities through special and cross-functional assignments.
  • Ability to balance group interests with those of the broader organization, adapt to changing demands, and hold oneself and others accountable for results.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, and minimize downtime.
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, layouts, and production methods.
  • Lead capital equipment projects from concept and justification through installation, commissioning, and production launch.
  • Troubleshoot complex equipment and manufacturing problems and develop sustainable corrective actions.
  • Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes cross-functionally.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing, continuous-improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Establish departmental goals, objectives, and procedures in consultation with team members.
  • Ensure compliance with company and external standards and regulations.
  • Establish a preventive-maintenance program, including schedules, procedures, documentation, and performance metrics for production equipment and facility systems.
  • Monitor equipment reliability, downtime, maintenance costs, and recurring failures.
  • Lead preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Coordinate repairs, equipment servicing, inspections, and outside contractors.
  • Monitor departmental budgets and expenditures to meet financial cost targets and objectives.
  • Perform management duties as required, including preparing the site and workforce for audits and monitoring resources and shipments.
  • Implement and drive site-wide continuous-improvement activities and maintain a culture in which employees pursue continuous improvement in all processes.
  • Manage facility systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and plumbing systems; compressed air; building infrastructure; and other critical utilities.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate equipment replacement needs and develop capital-expenditure proposals.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, inspections, and facility projects.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, service providers, and equipment suppliers.
  • Foster collaboration across teams, help teams operate as one team, and act as a catalyst for necessary organizational change.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with predictive-maintenance technologies.
  • Experience with programmable logic controllers, automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
  • Experience managing contractors and outside service providers.
  • An Industrial Engineering degree.

About the Company

Powell

Custom-engineered electrical power distribution systems

Powell Industries designs and manufactures custom-engineered electrical equipment and systems for distributing, controlling, and monitoring power in commercial and industrial settings. Its offerings include turnkey packaged solutions, switchgear, transformers, panels, and power monitoring systems delivered through global manufacturing facilities and service centers. The company tailors electrical infrastructure projects and provides installation, commissioning, and ongoing service to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective power delivery. Powell differentiates itself by acting as a single-source provider offering design through service across renewables, industrial, and commercial markets, supported by a global footprint.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1947

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