Maintenance/Engineering - Manager I, Facilities Repair & Maintenance

Gildan Yarns; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and development

Attractive benefits packages

Teamwork oriented culture

Job summary

Gildan is seeking a Maintenance/Engineering - Manager I for Facilities Repair & Maintenance in Martinsville, VA. The role leads a maintenance team across multiple shifts, implements maintenance best practices, and ensures OSHA, safety, and environmental compliance.

You will coordinate internal staff and 3rd-party vendors to keep facilities and equipment at peak performance. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in industrial maintenance with 2–3 years of supervisory experience, plus PLC/VFD,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associates degree in Electrical/Electronic/Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 5–7 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 2–3 years of supervision experience preferred.
• Must read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings; CAD experience is preferred.
• Must know PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• SCADA experience preferred (Wonderware, Factory Talk View, Dematic EMS).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a maintenance team across multiple shifts, including weekend hours.
• Coordinate 3rd party vendors and cover other shifts as needed.
• Manage the CMMS system, develop PMs, and assign work orders; perform audits on work completed.
• Conduct Safety, Environmental, and Operational training with the team.
• Perform Equipment Effectiveness Audits.
• Collaborate with other departments to synchronize maintenance and safety requests.
• Oversee scheduling, workflow management, and contractor labor.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in Electrical/Electronic/Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

VFDs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

CAD

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance/Engineering - Manager I, Facilities Repair & Maintenance

Facilities Refurbishment, Repair & Maintenance

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised atgildancorp.com .

Facility Maintenance Supervisor – 1st Shift

Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for directing the resources of the Maintenance Department in order to keep the facility and equipment running at peak performance. This is accomplished by evaluating equipment and processes to determine maintenance best practices, coordinating repairs that need to be performed, working with CMMS systems to review and assign work as needed, and evaluating completed work for quality and cleanliness. This role is accountable for all aspects ofsupervision of the maintenance team including but not limited to development, scheduling, workflow management, coordinating 3rd party vendors, and employee performance improvement. Candidate will actively monitor aspects of the job to maintain compliance with OSHA, GPS, safety, and environmental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and Develop a Maintenance Team across multiple shifts including 12 hour weekend shifts with varying skill levels.
• As the 1stshift Maintenance Supervisor you will supervise:
• Weekend - 3 technicians
• And cover other shifts when the 2ndshift Supervisor is off.
• Conduct Safety, Environmental and Operational training with the team.
• Perform Safety and Environmental Audits.
• Perform Equipment Effectiveness Audits.
• Manage the CMMS system, develop PMs, assign corrective and preventive work orders and perform audits on work completed.
• Manage the material handling applications: (Dematic EMS and Beumer BeOS).
• Work with other departments to synchronize maintenance and safety related requests.
• Coordinating contracted labor.
• Collaborate with 2ndshift Maintenance Supervisor, Supply Coordinator, Controls Engineer and Reliability Technician on any current or upcoming projects or maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Safety, Environmental and Training personnel to ensure the Facility and Maintenance Staff are compliant and up to date on requirements.

Qualifications

RequiredEducation/Certification:

• High School Diploma

PreferredEducation/Certification:

• Associates degree in Electrical, Electronic, Engineering or related field, or combination of education and work experience.

Years of Experience:

• 5 – 7 years of industrial maintenance experience
• 2 – 3 years of Supervision experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Must be well experienced in the general maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems found in a warehouse or similar industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLC’s, variable frequency drive systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Must possess working knowledge of repairs, maintenance and PM for warehouse or manufacturing systems.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings. CAD experienced preferred.
• Must possess a prominent level of analytic ability and be able to effectively resolve complex problems.
• Must be familiar with infrared scan, risk assessment, fire and sprinkler, fire pumps and lock out/tag out processes.
• SCADA control system experience preferred (Wonderware, Factory Talk View, Dematic EMS)

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Must be able to work independently with limited management oversight. Must have effective interpersonal skills, strong computer skills and strong organizational ability.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership skills to achieve business objectives and manage maintenance team members consistent with the expectations of being a management team member at HBI.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

What’s in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We thank all applicants for their interest, however , only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.

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