Maintenance and Engineering Manager - Oxford, NC

CertainTeed; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CertainTeed is seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Manager to lead maintenance foundations, spare parts management, and reliability initiatives across the plant. You will oversee a team including engineers and planners, driving safety, productivity, and cost-effective plant improvements.

The role emphasizes training, capital project planning, and collaboration with plant leadership to sustain manufacturing excellence and on-time customer fulfillment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Operations Management preferred; high school diploma acceptable.
• 10 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• 5+ years of people management experience required.
• Experience with CMMS, preventive maintenance, and reliability tools.
• Familiarity with engineering systems and cost-improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish maintenance foundations, inventory control, CMMS asset records and backlog management.
• Design and implement maintenance training programs for associates.
• Develop innovative equipment designs and mechanisms for production efficiency.
• Support manufacturing with machines, buildings, and repairs to meet schedules.
• Lead and develop the maintenance workforce with HR for ongoing skills assessment.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Continuous improvement

Project planning

Education

BS in Engineering or Operations Management preferred

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Tools

CMMS

Preventive maintenance systems

Reliability tools

Job description

What is the role?

The Maintenance and Engineering Manager is responsible for the maintenance activities that are required to improve and sustain effective manufacturing excellence. This position will focus on improvement objectives, including but not limited to such areas as maintenance, spare parts management, safety, productivity improvement, and procurement. This position will oversee engineering pertaining to reliability and plant improvement, maintenance planning, and maintenance craft supervision. This role has the following direct reports: Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer, Automation Engineer, Maintenance Planner, and Maintenance Supervisor. This role directly reports into the Plant Manager. This role will interpret, plan, organize and execute unique engineering problems that have an important impact on major plant programs. In addition, this position is responsible for planning, managing and directing all plant processes and facilities engineering work to ensure manufacturing is given prompt, effective and cost support necessary to achieve productivity and quality goals. This position is accountable for providing support, which contributes to the efficient operation and continual improvement of the general facilities.

Essential Functions

• Establish and sustain core maintenance foundations, including spare parts organization and inventory control with critical spares and min/max stock levels; disciplined use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for asset records, work orders, equipment history and backlog management; maintenance shop 5S and tool control; standardized work planning, scheduling and job plans; preventive and predictive maintenance, lubrication standards, and equipment criticality assessments; accurate technical documentation; and root cause analysis of recurring equipment failures.
• Design and initiate a Training program (Maintenance) to effectively train associates and maintain current communication with them.
• Design, develop, initiate and present innovative engineering ideas for viable new equipment designs and mechanisms for production machinery to promote more efficient and profitable processes.
• Supports the manufacturing activities of all products through maintenance of machines, spare parts, buildings, grounds and repair activities to meet customer schedule commitments within quality and cost objectives.
• Select, train, develop, evaluate and motivate an effective workforce and continuously works to upgrade their skill level. In concert with Human Resources, develops and implements on-going skills assessment and training efforts, both on and off the job, to constantly upgrade the skill level of supervised employees.
• Maintains continuous dialogue and communication with the Production Manager and Plant Manager, as needed, to keep him/her apprised of the status of safety, schedules, problems and opportunities available to maximize efficient operations and to enhance overall company manufacturing operations. Displays a personal and professional commitment to the continuous improvement process.
• Analyze capital equipment needs with respect to new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects. Attend Saint Gobain corporate procurement meetings to understand the Company policies on maintenance supplies. Actively participate in the Capital Project, Safety and Environmental Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Operations Management preferred. High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 10 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• 5+ Years of People Management Required
• Understands and is familiar with CMMS systems, Preventative Maintenance systems, and the use of relevant Reliability tools to assure efficient operations of equipment
• Familiarity with engineering systems and best manufacturing practices and a proven track record of relevant successes in improving the cost of manufacturing and working through others.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $102,000 to $158,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $115,200 to $178,500. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee. Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Well‑being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail].