Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Bristol, VA to lead maintenance operations and drive process efficiency. You'll manage a team, analyze workflows for improvements, and ensure product quality standards are met. A minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience and strong leadership skills are required. This role offers the chance to impact operational performance significantly in a competitive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within a maintenance team.
• Proven expertise in process improvement and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance Department, ensuring strong support for production.
• Drive process improvements by analyzing workflows and identifying inefficiencies.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance operating performance.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Leadership in maintenance team

Process improvement expertise

Collaboration and communication skills

PLC programming/troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Technical school education

Job description

Overview

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our Bristol, VA facility, supporting our Federal Pacific Transformer (FPT) division. In this role, you'll oversee maintenance operations while driving process efficiency across manufacturing, quality, and facility support. This is a critical leadership position that directly contributes to cost reduction, process optimization, and long-term production reliability.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional with a strong maintenance background and a passion for continuous improvement to make a meaningful impact in a highly competitive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance Department, ensuring strong support for both production and facilities while prioritizing preventative strategies and resource allocation.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements by analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing best practices to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Recommend and support facility layout changes and production floor enhancements that improve material flow and streamline operations.
• Oversee implementation of quality testing protocols to meet or exceed industry standards, resolving production bottlenecks in final test areas.
• Collaborate across departments to lead cross-functional improvement projects that enhance operating performance and reduce waste.
• Partner with vendors and capital equipment suppliers to identify cost-effective technologies and equipment upgrades.
• Balance ongoing maintenance needs with project deadlines while aligning departmental objectives with company-wide cost containment goals.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a maintenance team.
• Proven expertise in process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings initiatives in a production setting.
• Experience with facility layout planning and equipment specification or sourcing.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively engage cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Technical school education, PLC programming/troubleshooting skills, or experience with automation/robotics.
• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is a plus, but not required.

About Federal Pacific Transformer (FPT)

FPT provides low and medium voltage transformers and electrical switchgear for industrial, commercial, and mining applications. With all production and engineering consolidated at our Bristol, VA location, FPT operates in a highly competitive space where cost management and continuous improvement are essential for success.

Travel

Minimal travel required (primarily vendor-related or training).

Guiding Principles

EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC's Guiding Principles.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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