Title: Maintenance Manager
Position Summary:
A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join its team. This role focuses on process and project management within a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility equipped with $12-$15M in high-tech German-engineered production and packaging machinery. This position will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine maintenance, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Assist in the installation, setup, and optimization of new machinery.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Work collaboratively within a 5-8-member maintenance team to support production needs.
- Follow and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of maintenance experience, ideally focused on preventative/reliability maintenance.
- Experience in cabinetry, furniture, or building materials manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong process and project management skills (this is not a people leadership role).
- Knowledge of high-tech manufacturing machinery and ability to diagnose mechanical/electrical issues.
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Onsite Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 3 PM at NJ facility.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive motions.
- Work environment includes noise, dust, and temperature variations, requiring PPE use.