ThyssenKrupp Elevator Openings – Manager (Estimating) and Planner

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas is currently seeking an experienced Manager – Estimating to join our world class team in Germantown, TN. The Manager is responsible for establishing objectives, schedules and priorities for all estimating and scheduling activities to maximize effectiveness of the department and to reduce overall cycle time. Manage, train and support staff to ensure quality performance, maximize talent development and staffing efficiencies.

Essential duties and responsibilites:

  • Establishes objectives, schedules and priorities in estimating and scheduling activities to maximize effectiveness of the department and to reduce overall cycle time.
  • Develop, plan and manage all processes for estimating New Installation, Modernization, Express and Modifications.
  • Manage, develop and support department staff to include hiring, training, employee reviews, performance management, salary administration and budget reviews.
  • Develop training programs for the development and cross training of disciplines.
  • Review and evaluate all estimation quote policies, procedures and processes to maximize departmental efficiencies.
  • Manage work flow and quote leveling for the Estimating group.
  • Track and review estimates to due dates to ensure on-time performance.
  • Constantly improve efficiency, accuracy, cost competitiveness and flexibility of work flow and processes.
  • Provide maximum support and proper communication with the field organization’s sales efforts.
  • Train, and answer questions of Estimators regarding product and processes.
  • Analyze and resolve problems related to quality and output to streamline processes.
  • Manage SQDC Boards, Daily Reporting and overall SRT process.
  • Monitor all forms and tables to ensure functionality and accuracy to current product offerings.
  • Manage interface with AP and Standard offerings.
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Specific Job Duties

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering is required.
  • Five or more years’ estimating experience in a related industry, with a minimum of two years’ managing a team.
  • Requires high level of knowledge of elevator products and specifications.
  • Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, tools, methods and procedures is required.
  • Proven leadership skills are required to manage, engage and develop employees.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills are required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
  • Requires a strong knowledge of estimating processes and procedures.
  • Proven leadership skills and abilities are necessary.

    Legal Text

    ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

    Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.

Application Website: http://client.maxoutreach.com/Jobs/Job.aspx?Job=18445043

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas is currently seeking an experienced Planner to join our world class team in Middleton, TN. The Coordinator will be responsible for holding the productivity of Maintenance Technicians to world class levels by effectively planning and scheudling manpower, parts, and materials needed for proactive projects and reactive work orders on all TKEM equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Provides necessary OEE data for OEE Calculation in areas of responsibility. As a minimum, this includes: planned maintenance, breakdowns, set-ups / adjustments, minor breakdowns, machine release after set-up, tool change / in the CMMS.
  • Estimates job requirements in manpower, specialized tools, materials and resources and develops work plan with Lead Technician. Focuses on best use of time and resources
  • Actively participates with Yearly Budget Process (i.e. Business Planning)
  • Collect Maintenance cost, Downtime, and Equipment Availability on a monthly basis. Review for trends with Maintenance Manager and Leader. Also tracks availability losses, capacity analysis, actual hours by type, PM schedule compliance, OEE, job, completed by type, and over time
  • Generates and post necessary maintenance metric graphs in the Maintenance MDI / SQDC area
  • Obtains technical information such as blueprints, instruction manuals, drawings, tolerances etc., to be used for work planning
  • Identifies, obtains and packages materials for planned work including parts, materials, documentation and special instructions
  • Establish, maintain and improve the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling business flow process
  • Support the Maintenance Leader in root cause failure analysis investigations
  • Maintains backlog of planned and unplanned jobs in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Considers safety procedures when planning and scheduling work and includes where necessary into job plans
  • Drives weekly meeting between Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance Leader for scheduling of work load and prioritization of planned work and preventative maintenance. Screens requested work against requirement for manpower
  • Develops weekly work schedule for PM’s and planned work from work order backlog in coordination with Operations and Maintenance Leader. Additionally, assist Maintenance Leader in the development of the daily work schedule
  • Participates in the creation of PM’s, enters PM into CMMS and maintains existing PM’s/PdM’s for equipment reliability
  • Participates in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) events and follow-up activities
  • Train associates in the use of CMMS maintenance system
  • Ensures equipment BOM’s are accurate and updates as necessary. Supports Storeroom Leader in completing initial spare parts quoting and request of spare parts setup on new equipment
  • Develops and maintains equipment entity structure in CMMS
  • Adheres to all company procedures and safety guidelines
  • Sets the example for attendance, safety and personal performance
  • Ability to effectively communicate analysis data to others
  • Builds supports and works effectively as a team

    Specific Job Duties

  • Associates degree is preferred, but experience (minimum of 5yrs in maintenance position) can be substituted.
  • Successful history of development of preventative maintenance plans
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings
  • Ability to interpret pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Ability to interpret analytical reports
  • Familiar with PLC’s, Electrical and Mechanical Components
  • Demonstrate ability and history of equipment reliability improvements
  • Efficient and effect data entry skills
  • Strong computer literacy with Office Programs and CMMS software (any version)
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

    Legal Text

    ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

    Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.

Application Website: http://client.maxoutreach.com/Jobs/Job.aspx?Job=18450447

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