Facilities & Engineering Manager

<p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinkerers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>"We build more than furniture out here. We build a lot of relationships with our employees, and we want to provide our customers with a unit they can be proud of."<br />-&nbsp;Eric Arnold, La-Z-Boy Continuous Improvement Technician<br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/171757925" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the full experience here</a>.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

Neosho, Missouri

La-Z-Boy Manufacturing

<p><strong>Not many companies can say that they are both a household brand and one of the most innovative organizations in their industry. La-Z-Boy can. Ninety years after our first recliner, we&rsquo;re still re-inventing the industry.</strong></p> <p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. Our people are what drives us forward. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> https://www.la-z-boy.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive

Overview: Come join our team and help us Build Something Amazing.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide project management during installation and implementation of major capital equipment</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Consults with management and reviews project proposals to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Develops project plans specifying goals, strategy, and staffing.&nbsp; Provides scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formulates and defines technical scope and objectives of projects</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assigns duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project milestones are on schedule and within budget</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules and plans as required</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Prepares project status reports and keeps management informed of project status and related issues</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from original specifications</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Monitors project results against technical specifications</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Develops and maintains technical and project documentation</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Increase the life, efficiency, and performance for all major capital equipment.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Continually improve the design and/or control of automated systems.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Perform periodic maintenance audits on critical systems.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Maintain records for Lockout / Tagout, Confined Space, Boiler Inspection and Certification, etc.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure all Fiber Optic and Category 5 cabling and infrastructure is maintained to TIA / EIA standards.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure all electrical work is in accordance with NEC regulations.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure Boiler and associated steam loads are operated within State Regulations and kept in optimum condition</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure Plant Communication systems and Public Address equipment is maintained and well documented.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>SCOPE &amp; IMPACT:&nbsp;</p> <p>Leads a staff of over&nbsp;37&nbsp;employees in facility maintenance&nbsp;and Janitorial&nbsp;functions&nbsp;at the Neosho&nbsp;plant. Responsible for proper and safe working equipment and environments for assets over 100M. Budget management of over 6M annually. Equipment and facilities this person is responsible for produce over 200M in revenue annually to LZB, while producing over 20% of the company&rsquo;s total products.</p>
Requirements: <p><strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical, Industrial Automation, Industrial Engineering, or related with 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.</li> <li>Strong electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic background as well as the ability to read schematics</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong mechanical ability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven interpersonal skills</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong project management abilities</li> </ul> <ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of the mechanical systems and their operation within the plant operation.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of control systems</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to read and develop plant layouts, machine layouts, and material handling systems.</li> <li>Ability to apply critical thinking to complex systems</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to trouble-shoot complex systems</li> <li>Travel Required: up to 20%</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Use of Maximo (Enterprise Asset Management System) a plus</li> <li>Able to program / diagnose PLC&rsquo;s and operator interfaces using the following software:</li> </ul> <ul> <li>RS Logix 500</li> <li>RS Linx Gateway / DDE</li> <li>Panel Builder 32</li> <li>Panel Builder 1400e</li> <li>Drives Tools Suite</li> <li>Microview</li> <li>DTAM</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Knowledge of drum programming concept such as Andover Control.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Component Level troubleshooting of Electronic Circuits.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Knowledge of LAN Infrastructure layout, troubleshooting, and testing.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Nema and IEC print reading.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Knowledge of peripheral connectivity (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to use and interpret information from Oscilloscopes, DMM&rsquo;s, Network Test Equipment.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;</strong>one direct report and up to 20-30 indirect reports</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, and walk. Seldom required to bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, reach overhead, push, pull or Lift up to 50 pounds. Not required to Crouch, crawl, or shovel.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>CORE ATTRIBUTES:</strong></p> <p><em>Communicate Transparently</em></p> <p><em>Lead the Team</em></p> <p><em>Impact and Influence</em></p> <p><em>Deliver Results</em></p> <p><em>Coach and Develop</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We understand that our&nbsp;employees&rsquo; diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>OTHER DUTIES:&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><em>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.&nbsp; Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</em></p>