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ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE

Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.

About the Team: The Printing Division team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by...

Producing quality textbooks and other supporting printed materials to distribute to Christian schools and homeschoolers around the world. These printed materials will be produced in an efficient and cost-effective process.

Role Summary: As a Manager, Production Maintenance, at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Printing Division team by managing the Technical Support team to provide both mechanical and electrical maintenance of machines and equipment utilized for book production in the Print Shop and product shipping in the Press Distribution Center (PDC).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, coordinate and oversee maintenance plans and personnel to perform repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment in the Print Shop and PDC.
• Oversee and participate in troubleshooting and repair activities for equipment breakdowns, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly and effectively to minimize production disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols in maintenance activities. Conduct regular safety inspections and promote a culture of safety awareness among maintenance staff.
• Administer and develop comprehensive work order maintenance system utilizing the Fiix maintenance system.
• Manage equipment spare parts inventory including identifying additional spare parts required to minimize downtime.
• Work to sustain and improve the OEE of equipment including improvement of MTBF and MTTR.
• KPI tracking and action plan maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in maintenance operations. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors as needed for specialized maintenance services, ensuring quality workmanship and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist Senior Manager, Production in quality control, work standards, work standards compliance, and 5S
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• The ability to administrate the Fiix maintenance system.
• Able to use an Excel spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.
• Comfortable with supervising maintenance staff and interacting with other Print Shop personnel.
• Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably in a digital press printing environment. Expertise in automation and controls required.
• Must be able to solve simple and complex maintenance and/or people problems.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and humility in every situation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or technical certification in automation, controls, or electronics
• 6+ years of industry or related experience in a pertinent discipline or business function
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strong reading and comprehension skills.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Efficient time management skills through appropriate prioritization of tasks.
• Recognize and drive value-added conflict resolution through active listening and collaboration with colleagues.
• Must be able to perform all physical duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must possess good vision and hearing.

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group - Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press - must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., ( Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

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