Maintenance Manager

Sterigenics; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterigenics, a Sotera Health company, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the on-site maintenance team in Queensbury, NY. You will plan daily work, oversee preventive maintenance programs, and ensure safe, reliable operation of facility equipment to support production needs.

The role requires strong supervisory and communication skills, experience in industrial environments, and the ability to manage budgets and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Supervisory skills including team leadership, scheduling and performance management.
• Equipment maintenance and repair for production, facility and utility systems.
• Preventive maintenance and maintenance management including planning, prioritizing and tracking work.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or regulated environments is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems; CMMS familiarity preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance with SOPs.
• Effective communication and problem-solving; ability to collaborate across operations, engineering and quality teams.
• Engineering-related degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance team and plan daily work.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of facility equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to support production needs.
• Manage maintenance budgets and documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement and ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Support training and development of maintenance personnel.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Maintenance & Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance Management

Safety & Compliance

Education

Engineering Degree

Maintenance Management Certification

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance Software

Job description

Company Description Sterigenics, a Sotera Health company, is a global leader in sterilization services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety, and advanced applications markets. With strong scientific and technological expertise, Sterigenics helps protect millions of patients and healthcare professionals every year. The company offers a comprehensive range of outsourced terminal sterilization services, using gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide, electron beam irradiation, and other technologies such as X-ray and nitrogen dioxide. Its integrated network of 48 facilities in 13 countries provides flexibility and redundancy for customers worldwide. Sterigenics is committed to meeting the growing need for sterilization and partnering with customers to eliminate threats to human health, Safeguarding Global Health® with every product it sterilizes.

Role Description This full-time, on-site Maintenance Manager role is based in Queensbury, NY. The Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance team, plans and prioritizes daily work, and ensures safe, reliable operation of facility equipment and systems. The role includes developing and executing preventive maintenance programs, coordinating maintenance and repair activities, and minimizing unplanned downtime. The Maintenance Manager collaborates with operations and engineering to support production needs, manage maintenance budgets, and maintain accurate records and documentation. This position also leads continuous improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and supports training and development of maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Supervisory Skills, including team leadership, scheduling, and performance management.
• Candidates should possess Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair skills for production, facility, and utility systems.
• Candidates should possess Preventive Maintenance and Maintenance Management skills, including planning, prioritizing, and tracking work.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environments (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, or related) is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance, with the ability to interpret and follow standard operating procedures.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across operations, engineering, and quality teams.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, maintenance management, industrial technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.