Maintenance Manager

Friday Services; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic staffing agency is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager in Waynesville. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing complex engineering operations, managing capital projects, and leading teams across multiple sites. With a focus on operational excellence and involvement in strategic planning, the ideal candidate will drive innovation while ensuring compliance with standards. Competitive salary between $100,000 and $120,000 annually and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial maintenance with leadership responsibility.
• Proven success in managing capital projects and budgets.
• A collaborative, coaching-driven leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects execution across multiple plants.
• Provide engineering oversight and mentorship.
• Champion Lean and 5S initiatives for efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Chemical process knowledge

Lean/5S implementation

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant Engineering field

Tools

Maintenance management systems

ERP tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the reins of complex engineering and maintenance operations across multiple locations? Friday Services, on behalf of our client, is seeking a strategic, hands-on Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize a multi-site manufacturing footprint. This is your opportunity to own critical capital projects, lead high-performing teams, and drive lasting operational excellence in a company that's constantly evolving and growing.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Location: Multi-Site Leadership (Waynesville, Hazelwood, Aspers & Field Services)

Travel: Up to 20%

Reports to: VP of Manufacturing

Relocation: Relocation assistance if the offer was for someone out of area

Drive Innovation. Lead Teams. Build the Future.

Why This Role Rocks

• High Impact: You’ll shape the strategic direction of capital investments, major equipment upgrades, and plant improvements across multiple states.


• Leadership Role: Lead diverse, distributed teams including Plant Engineering, Field Services, and Maintenance professionals while cultivating a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.


• Growth-Oriented: Work closely with executive leadership to modernize facilities and enhance production efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.


• Wide Scope: From construction contracts to process optimization to compliance, your role touches nearly every facet of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of capital projects across multiple plants and locations.


• Provide engineering oversight and mentorship to internal teams and external partners.


• Guide and empower the Maintenance and Field Services teams across sites.


• Champion Operational Excellence initiatives like Lean and 5S to drive efficiency and reduce waste.


• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, investment decisions, and future-proofing infrastructure.


• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and permitting standards.


• Develop and track KPIs to measure productivity, equipment reliability, and performance.


• Maintain robust systems for preventive maintenance, spare parts inventory, and production support.

What You Bring

• Education: Degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), or relevant Engineering field.


• Experience: 8+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial maintenance, with increasing leadership responsibility.


• Strong mechanical and/or chemical process knowledge.


• Proven success managing capital projects, budgets, and construction contracts.


• Hands-on experience implementing Lean/5S principles.


• Strategic thinker with financial acumen and a passion for continuous improvement.


• A collaborative, coaching-driven leadership style.


• Proficiency in maintenance management systems, ERP tools, and Microsoft Office.

This Is More Than a Job—It’s a Mission.

If you\'re driven by challenges, inspired by innovation, and eager to leave your mark on a growing organization, this is the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for. Step into a leadership role where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your impact is tangible.

Friday Services is proud to represent our client in this search. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Manufacturing

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