Maintenance Manager

CertainTeed; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Saint-Gobain’s Fremont, CA facility seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, and engineering initiatives across operations. You will drive preventive and predictive programs, oversee budgets, and push continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain, and a deep background in hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• 8–10 years in a manufacturing environment managing maintenance, engineering, and operations.
• Experience leading multiple high‑level projects with focus on safety, quality, reliability, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Plan, schedule, budget, and monitor maintenance activities to optimize labor and materials use.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for persistent issues.

Skills

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for all plant maintenance, reliability, and engineering activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manufacturing operations. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all plant departments, including Operations, EHS, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Developing, managing, and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, improve production efficiency, and control maintenance costs.
• Planning, scheduling, budgeting, and monitoring maintenance activities while ensuring the efficient utilization of labor, materials, and resources.
• Leading equipment reliability efforts through root cause analysis of equipment failures, development of corrective actions, and implementation of continuous improvement strategies.
• Utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and other reliability‑centered methodologies to improve equipment performance, reduce waste, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Preparing and managing departmental budgets, maintenance spending forecasts, capital expenditure plans, and related reports.
• Developing capital project justifications, tracking expenditures, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Providing direct leadership and supervision to Maintenance Reliability Engineers, Automation and Controls Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, and Storeroom personnel.
• Supporting employee development, performance management, succession planning, and workforce engagement while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable corporate policies and government regulations related to safety, environmental compliance, engineering standards, and maintenance practices.
• Actively supporting the plant's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs by participating in safety audits, incident investigations, near‑miss reviews, corrective action development, and hazard‑reduction initiatives.
• Overseeing capital and infrastructure projects from concept through implementation, including development of technical specifications, vendor selection, equipment procurement, engineering analysis, project justification, resource coordination, and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring projects are executed safely and effectively with minimal disruption to production operations.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement, recommending solutions, and leading initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Supporting waste management, recycling, sustainability initiatives, and environmental stewardship efforts while ensuring compliance with all site requirements.
• Maintaining and reviewing Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operational standards to promote employee safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of eight to ten years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressive industrial experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively manage maintenance, engineering, and operational functions within a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.
• Possess the technical expertise and leadership capabilities necessary to manage multiple high‑level projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, reliability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is highly desirable, as is familiarity with maintenance planning, inventory management, capital project tracking, and work order systems.
• A strong maintenance and reliability background is required, including practical knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing systems and leading root cause analyses is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including building codes, OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and industry best practices related to manufacturing operations.
• Previous supervisory or management experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, is required.
• Experience utilizing data analysis tools, statistical methods, Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement practices is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. The national pay range for this position is $102,000 to $158,000 per year. The position is eligible for an annual bonus, with a targeted bonus amount of 13% of base salary. The Total Target Cash range for this position is $115,200 to $178,500.

Benefits Details

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection – 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back‑up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Legal Statement

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint‑gobain.com.