Maintenance Manager

UW Interco, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. in Louisville, KY, seeks a Maintenance Manager responsible for the site maintenance/facilities team, ensuring 24/5 uptime and strong KPI performance.

You will partner with engineering and operations to keep the plant running, develop asset strategies, and lead safety initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of technical leadership in manufacturing, with hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 8–10 years of direct leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proven proactive preventative and predictive maintenance results.
• Experience with Lean Maintenance, Six Sigma, or TPM.
• Robot/Automation knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant safety program and maintenance team.
• Develop KPI’s and manage maintenance budgets.
• Ensure 24/5 maintenance coverage and high OEE.
• Collaborate with engineering to drive equipment improvements.
• Apply AI tools to optimize operations and decision making.
• Oversee capital projects and maintenance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

AI tools

Maintenance planning

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

8-10 years of technical leadership experience

Tools

Robot/Automation knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma/TPM tools

Job description

UW Interco, LLC Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com. The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Purpose and Scope

Primary responsibility is to function as a Maintenance Manager, with overall responsibility for the site maintenance/facilities team, program, & systems. The Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planning, and Electrical Support System Lead roles report directly to this position. The role will ensure that business objectives are met in the areas of team development, machine uptime, parts inventory, & maintenance program specific KPI’s. The role will partner with engineering and operations peers to ensure the plant runs continuously in a 24/5 environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead team on all elements of the plant safety program.
• Support, coach, & train team members.
• Ensure maintenance coverage in a 24/5 environment.
• Develop goals & KPI’s to measure team success.
• Exceed OEE goals by ensuring equipment is proactively maintained.
• Lead improvement projects, which includes capital requests & project management.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Collaborate extensively with plant safety manager to plan and implement equipment and facility related environmental, health, and safety projects and processes.
• Evolve maintenance techniques to utilize the latest technology including advanced equipment data monitoring and analysis.
• Establish and evolve improvements in Predictive and Productive Maintenance procedures and practices.
• Utilize maintenance software (iMaint, eMaint, equivalent system) to manage workload.
• Employ building management systems and implement energy, water, and waste reduction programs.
• Develop & maintain strong peer relationships with operations & engineering.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven direct leadership experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years in technical leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, maintenance program building, communication, and team building skills.
• Robot/Automation knowledge is preferred.
• Proven proactive preventative and predictive maintenance experience and results.
• Strategic application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to drive business outcomes, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting and repair.
• Specific knowledge of Lean Maintenance and/or Production, Six Sigma, and TPM systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technology types.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job is primarily performed in a plant environment, near electrical and mechanical equipment. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Location

Louisville, KY #LI-TV1

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression
• Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company.

We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and our brands are equal opportunity employers.

All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.