The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all maintenance, planning and storeroom operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility and equipment on a 24/7 basis. This role provides strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and on‑call support to minimize downtime, ensure regulatory compliance, and always support uninterrupted business operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industrial maintenance degree, Electrical Certification and/or equivalent experience

• 10+ years’ manufacturing plant experience

• Experience as a multi-craft technician including mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, basic machine shop and welding, and electronic control systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc..)

• Demonstrate developing and growing a team

• Skills with process improvements techniques and tools

• Knowledge of precision, preventative, and predictive maintenance processes (vibration analysis, thermal imaging, laser alignments)

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair all equipment in a production environment

• Must follow safety guidelines and wear applicable safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, side shields, approved safety shoes, and other PPE

• Proficiency in the safe and proper use of all test equipment and all power or hand tools

• Knowledge of lubrication types and applications

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to create and follow schedules

• Organizational skills and willingness to assume accountability for plant practices required

• Competency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with employees, management, and vendors

• Ability to use company-specific computer applications

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test, physical, and criminal background check

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a role model for safety. Promote a zero-injury work culture and find ways to continuously improve safety culture in the workplace

• Coordinate scheduling employees in the event of PTO and necessary scheduled changes with the Maintenance staff

• Participate in the hiring process, recognizing and recruiting good candidates, and ensuring that employees are properly trained

• Ensure all employees follow proper procedures and organize workflow

• Communicate effectively with Supervisors company-wide on departmental concerns and respond to plant needs

• Support line operations to achieve key performance measures (ex: Sq ft/hr, quality, cost, downtime, and scrap)

• Maintain accurate records, manage monthly budget and spend closely with plant leadership. This includes man hours and M&R

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports

• Order materials and equipment necessary for continuing operation

• Train, oversee, and coach employees, including maintaining time records

• Be a good resource for employees and listen to and address their concerns and needs

• Train employees on how to safely use machinery and ensure employees are following procedures

• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards

• Communicate, adhere to, and enforce company policies and procedures

• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace

• Perform any other duties that may be required or assigned

• Communicate and coordinate with all technical teams

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to be perceptive and have a strong awareness of surroundings to identify potential risks and communicate these risks to employees

• Successful track record of achieving plant operational goals

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and implementation of process improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma

• Experience driving and supporting innovative manufacturing systems

• Experience supporting and implementing organization development and human resources initiatives

• Business knowledge of budget, asset and cost structure management

• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasionally move up to 80 lbs., by pushing, pulling, and lifting

• Frequent walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping, and repetitive movements

• Ability to read and effectively communicate both by spoken and written words

• Ability to enforce and wear mandated PPE as required by the job assignment

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Think analytically

• Make decisions

• Develop options and implement solutions

• Work with a team

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)

• Attention to detail

• Communicate effectively

• Multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Work with a Sense of Urgency

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting where dust is generated

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.