EFP - Manager, Maintenance

EFP, LLC.; Bishopville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Manager at EFP, LLC. in Bishopville, SC leads the maintenance function to keep plant equipment, facilities, and grounds safe, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency. The role drives preventive and predictive maintenance, team leadership, budget oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Partners with Operations, Quality, and Corporate teams to support capital projects and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements while delivering operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate's or technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Five to eight years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and environmental compliance for the plant operations.
• Provide hands-on leadership to the maintenance team and manage performance.
• Oversee maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and electromechanical systems.
• Own CMMS, including work orders, PM schedules, and records.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate vendor repairs and upgrades.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to improve reliability and lean initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic, pneumatic, steam systems

CMMS experience

Project management

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

Associate's or Technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Preventive maintenance planning

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance function for EFP's Bishopville location, ensuring that all plant equipment, facilities, and grounds are safe, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency. This role is responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, team leadership, budget oversight, continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day maintenance execution.

Maintenance Manager – Bishopville, SC

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance function for EFP's Bishopville location, ensuring that all plant equipment, facilities, and grounds are safe, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency. This role is responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, team leadership, budget oversight, continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day maintenance execution. The Maintenance Manager partners closely with Operations, Quality, and EFP Corporate teams to support operational excellence, capital projects, and corporate initiatives while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Duties And Essential Job Functions

Leadership and Safety

• Maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible work environment in alignment with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and EFP safety standards.


• Provide hands-on leadership to the maintenance team, including coaching, training, performance management, and accountability across all shifts.


• Select, develop, and evaluate maintenance team members to ensure strong performance and skill development.


• Conduct performance management activities, including goal setting, providing ongoing feedback, and annual reviews.


• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement


• Support and participate in environmental health and safety inspections and audits.

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-operated, and electromechanical systems.


• Ensure safe and reliable operation of production equipment, including electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V three-phase.


• Develop, manage, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.


• Ensure production equipment, facility systems, utilities, and grounds are maintained to company efficiency and safety standards.


• Own CMMS utilization and accuracy, including work orders, PM schedules, completion rates, and maintenance records.


• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of work performed.

Inventory, Projects, and Vendor Management

• Manage spare parts, materials, and maintenance supplies inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs.


• Coordinate contractors and vendors for repairs, capital improvements, and new equipment installations.


• Obtain bids, support vendor selection, and oversee work execution to ensure safety, quality, and cost expectations are met.


• Recommend, plan, and implement equipment upgrades and improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Strategic and Financial Accountability

• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including labor, materials, and outside services.


• Establish, track, and report key maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM compliance, backlog, and spend.


• Use operational and financial data to drive accountability and continuous improvement.


• Actively support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives at the site and corporate level.

Cross-functional Support

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve equipment issues and improve manufacturing reliability.


• Support capital projects and operational initiatives with minimal disruption to production.


• Occasional travel may be required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance. Bachelor's degree preferred.


• Five to eight years plus of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong working knowledge of high-voltage three-phase electrical systems, low-voltage and control circuits, and electromechanical equipment.


• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and automated manufacturing systems.


• Experience with CMMS platforms and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.


• Proven project management and vendor coordination experience.


• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safety.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.


• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.


• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and participate in on-call rotation as required by plant operations.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and use of hand-eye coordination.


• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Safety Requirements

• Safety glasses are required in the plant


• Hearing protection is required in the plant


• Safety/Steel-toed shoes are required in the plant