Maintenance Manager

Formica; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Formica in Cincinnati is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to direct the maintenance department at the Evendale Manufacturing Plant. This role requires a proactive leader skilled in safety management, maintenance system optimization, and supervision of technicians.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, at least 8 years of manufacturing experience, and strong communication skills. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety management and drive adherence to safety standards.
• Manage maintenance systems and equipment performance.
• Oversee the Apprenticeship Program operation.

Skills

Team building

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Proactive maintenance systems

Education

4 year technical degree or equivalent, preferably ME or EE

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Power Point

MS Project

CAD

CMMS

Industrial Controls

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing and Operations

Requisition Number: MAINT001494

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• Posted : July 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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This position is responsible for the effective direction and leadership of the Evendale Manufacturing Plant maintenance department as well as driving continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Proactive leader in safety management including driving adherence to all statutory and Formica safety standards and thoroughly assess all work for hazards and manage those hazards effectively.
• Focus on continuing to drive effectiveness of proactive maintenance systems such as computerized maintenance management systems, predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance, and reliability centered maintenance, and storeroom management.
• Assist the plant management team in the development, implementation and general oversight of effective maintenance systems that ensure all manufacturing equipment performs to its maximum capacity at lowest cost.
• Manage maintenance supervision and planning team to ensure efficient prioritization and full utilization of maintenance technicians on a 24/7 basis.
• ESR Prioritization to capex level, participation in capex planning and execution of projects.
• Shutdown Planning.
• Oversee the operation of the Apprenticeship Program.
• Development planning for direct reports including determining training requirements when appropriate.
• Work as a partner with the union to effectively resolve issues as they arise.

Requirements

• 4 year technical degree or equivalent, preferably ME or EE.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in progressively more challenging roles in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Previous supervisory experience a must.
• Proven team builder, catalyst for change, strong communicator, solid organizational skills, good time management and administrative skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to effectively use various information systems.
• Excellent communication and effective coaching skills to empower staff to become self-sufficient in managing work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and able to troubleshoot and repair mill equipment.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 operation environment and be flexible to respond to their share of after work calls as well participate in periodic shutdowns.
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, CAD, experience with CMMS and Industrial Controls.
• Position requires management of rotating shifts which will result in occasional off-shift meetings, participation in on-call duty rotation, minimal travel, heightened hours during planned and unplanned equipment outages

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, an exciting, challenging, and fast-paced work environment.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Vets

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