Maintenance & Facilities Mgr

nVent; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Maintenance Leader for our Aberdeen, NC facility to develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage budgets, mentor a maintenance team, and partner with operations to maximize uptime.

You will lead maintenance strategies, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and align maintenance with production goals to minimize downtime across critical equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Facilities Management or related field.
• Experience leading maintenance in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems and procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
• Plan and schedule maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
• Lead and mentor a maintenance team.
• Oversee predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage maintenance budget and procurement of spare parts.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the plant.
• Coordinate with production to align maintenance with operations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and equipment history.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Maintenance management systems

Team mentorship

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Tools

Maintenance management 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 flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

Inclusion and diversity

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.