Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc.; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-Term Disability

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with generous match

Paid vacation/PTO

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. in Newark, OH is seeking a Maintenance Leader to direct and optimize maintenance operations at our facility.

Lead a team, develop schedules, and drive preventative programs to maximize reliability and uptime. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems, champion safety, and collaborate with other departments to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience.
• 3-5 years of experience leading and managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance areas: Boilers, Air compressors, Welding & piping, Hydraulics & pneumatics, Electrical circuitry and PLCs, Electromechanical systems, Utility and electrical troubleshooting, General equipment and building maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication with all levels of management and employees.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Associate's degree in engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise maintenance personnel with hands-on leadership.
• Develop employee schedules to support production and maintenance needs.
• Train, develop, and mentor maintenance staff.
• Develop and improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs: uptime, downtime, PM completion, MTBF, MTTR.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of boilers, air compressors, and plant utility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems.
• Design, plan, install, maintain, and improve plant systems and equipment.
• Support capital improvement and equipment projects.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure maintenance supports production goals with minimal interruptions.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve operational goals.
• Assist other areas as needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Staffing planning

Team development

Preventative maintenance

Equipment reliability

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Flexible schedule

Physical strength

Education

Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Leadership: Direct and supervise all maintenance personnel while providing hands‑on leadership, coaching, and support.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Develop employee schedules and ensure appropriate staffing to support production and emergency maintenance needs.
• Team Development: Train, develop, and mentor both new and existing maintenance employees.
• Preventative Maintenance: Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Equipment Reliability: Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and minimize maintenance costs.
• Maintenance KPIs: Monitor key performance indicators, including:
• Equipment uptime
• Equipment downtime
• Preventative maintenance completion rate
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Facilities & Utilities: Oversee the maintenance and operation of boilers, air compressors, and other plant utility systems.
• Engineering & Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems.
• Plant Systems: Design, plan, install, maintain, and improve plant systems and equipment.
• Capital Projects: Support and oversee capital improvement and equipment projects.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.
• Production Support: Ensure maintenance activities support production goals while minimizing operational interruptions.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with associates and management across the organization to accomplish operational goals.
• Cross Department Support: Assist other areas and departments as needed.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Leadership: 3-5 years of experience leading and managing maintenance teams.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of plant maintenance and several of the following areas:
• Boilers
• Air compressors
• Welding and piping
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Electrical circuitry and PLCs
• Electromechanical systems
• Utility and electrical troubleshooting
• General equipment and building maintenance
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Education: Associate's degree in engineering or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Air cylinders
• Solenoid valves
• Steam traps
• Motor starters
• Gear reducers
• Inverter drives
• Industrial laundry equipment
• Preventative and predictive maintenance systems
• Equipment reliability programs
• Capital improvement projects

BENEFITS

• Starting Salary: 75k-98kannually (this example is CTS)
• Group Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with a generous company match
• Generous Paid Vacation / PTO
• Leadership Opportunity: Lead and develop a maintenance team while playing a critical role in plant reliability, production, and continuous improvement

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is a linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers. Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.