Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Sumitomo Electric; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 106,709 - 146,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

PTO and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric in Montague, MA is seeking a Maintenance & Facilities Manager responsible for overseeing maintenance and facilities functions. The role demands leadership for a team of 20-25 employees, focused on maximizing equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and has 5-7 years of experience in maintenance management. Benefits include medical, dental and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of progressive learning experience in maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for equipment reliability.
• Develop strategies for operational stability.
• Manage maintenance budget and resources.

Skills

Equipment reliability

Maintenance planning

Root-cause analysis

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Education

B.S. degree in Chemical, Electrical or Materials Science & Engineering

Job description

Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a Maintenance & Facilities Manager in our Turners Falls, MA location. The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for the leadership, development, and execution of the company's maintenance and facilities functions, ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of site infrastructure and manufacturing assets.

Hiring Range: $106,709.14 - $146,725.73 per year (exempt)

Job Duties

• Lead all maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies supporting manufacturing performance and operational stability.
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment availability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Establish maintenance priorities aligned with business requirements and operational needs.
• Lead root‑cause investigations related to equipment failures and recurring reliability issues.
• Serve as the organizational leader for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Develop TPM systems and drive adoption throughout manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to implement autonomous maintenance practices.
• Lead and develop a maintenance organization of approximately 20–25 employees.
• Directly manage maintenance supervisors and establish clear expectations and accountability.
• Serve as a core stakeholder in capital investment projects involving manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Participate in equipment selection and technical evaluation activities.
• Manage contractor activities associated with installation and commissioning.
• Develop and manage:
  • Maintenance operating budget
  • Facilities budget
  • Contractor spending
  • Spare parts inventory investment
• Ensure cost‑effective utilization of maintenance resources while maintaining reliability objectives.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Partner with EHS to eliminate hazards and improve workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of a discipline such as Chemical, Electrical or Materials Science & Engineering B.S degree (4‑year college education).
• Over 5 years and up to and including 7 years of progressive learning experience.
• Ability to use considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, to devise new or modify requirements such as budget, equipment, etc. and make related decisions controlled by precedent.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Working conditions will expose employee to dust, cold, heat, noise, fumes, vibrations, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life, AD&D and Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program