Maintenance and Facilities Manager

nVent; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Maintenance Leader in Aberdeen, NC to oversee and optimize maintenance for a manufacturing facility. You will lead a team, coordinate predictive and preventive programs, and ensure safe, reliable operations aligned with production goals.

You will implement maintenance strategies, manage budgets, and collaborate with safety and operations teams to minimize downtime and maximize throughput. Strong CMMS skills and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Experience as a Maintenance leader or similar role in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems and standard methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure efficient performance of equipment and facilities.
• Supervise and lead a team, providing mentorship, training, and support.
• Lead core maintenance metrics (Mean Time To Repair & Mean Time Between Failure).
• Manage the Daily Management System for the maintenance department.
• Partner with the EHS leader to enforce workforce safety.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team management

CMMS

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure efficient performance of equipment and facilities.
• Supervise and lead a team, providing mentorship, training, and support.
• Lead core maintenance metrics (Mean Time To Repair & Mean Time Between Failure).
• Manage the Daily Management System for the maintenance department.
• Partner with the EHS leader to enforce workforce safety (LOTO, Machine Guarding, etc.).
• Align maintenance schedules with production and operations teams to limit output loss and increase thruput.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to transition the plant from reactive to predictive maintenance.
• Support and lead maintenance team KPI's and quality of work.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any issues or potential problems.
• Manage the maintenance budget, including procurement of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to support production and operational goals.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and maintenance logs.
• Implement and lead a preventive maintenance program to extend the lifespan of equipment and reduce the risk of breakdowns.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance and repair services.
• Oversee building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security and grounds maintenance.
• Responsible for emergency response and after-hours support in the plant.
• Manage site improvement projects.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, preferred.
• Experience as a Maintenance leader or similar role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems and standard methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities with a collaborative approach that motivates and engages team to achieve operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a high degree of tact and professionalism.
• Strong focus on equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance, best practices.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.

Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and industrial facility environment.
• This role involves pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crawling.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexib