Maintenance Manager

Acuity; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Newark, OH is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance of production machinery and facility equipment, ensuring high operational readiness across a 24/7 operation. You will supervise 14–18 direct reports, coordinate with contracted vendors, manage energy consumption, and drive regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires LEAN principles, strong manufacturing leadership, and mentoring a diverse team. Domestic travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing hourly and salaried staff.
• Proven conflict resolution and issue-solving skills.
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge.
• LEAN principles applied to process improvements.
• Domestic travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production machinery.
• Directly supervise Maintenance Department staff and coordinate with contractors.
• Ensure facility safety, security, and OSHA compliance.
• Improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
• Maintain high equipment readiness and manage a 24/7 operation with 14–18 direct reports.

Skills

LEAN Principles

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Awareness

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• LEAN Principles

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

Responsible for effective management and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production machinery and facility support equipment. Responsible for the direct supervision of Maintenance Department staff and coordination of all contracted vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of all contractors. This is achieved by directing the activity of all outside contractors performing maintenance related activities on location and coordinating the identification of hazard report with all contract.
• Ensure facility safety and security. This is achieved by reviewing new process plans and coordinating with project engineers to determine equipment needs, layout, and operating procedures.
• Ensure operator safety. This is achieved by recommending changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness, examining plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment.
• Maintain production machinery and facility equipment in a high operational readiness condition.
• Ensure pollution control equipment and emissions are compliant. This is achieved by the effective administration, installation, modification, inspection, and maintenance of pollution control equipment.
• Ensure level of knowledge, skills, and proficiency of maintenance mechanics is maintained at a high level and meet the skill requirements needed to maximize equipment operational readiness.
• Minimize maintenance and utility costs. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to minimize energy consumption.
• Manage the maintenance workforce of 14-18 direct reports, supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Ensure safe work environment by enforcing general safety policies and procedures to be followed by plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring a team of hourly and salaried associates
• Proven conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve issues constructively
• Order/Resource Management
• Third Party Management
• Team & Solution Oriented Mindset
• Champion a Positive Work Environment
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Product Life Cycle Management
• Achieves Business Results
• LEAN Principles
• Strategic Focus & Direction
• Conflict Management
• Technical Aptitude and software proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of forces frequently, and /or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, demonstrating the capability to effectively manage direct reports with diverse personalities, supporting employee engagement, performance, and ongoing development
• Glass manufacturing experience
• Knowledgeable of electrical and machinery operations and maintenance

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically up to 5%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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