Maintenance Manager

Foundation Wellness; Wadsworth (OH); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Exceptional work-life balance

Medical, dental, vision offered day 1

Vacation and paid holidays

Company matched 401(k)

High growth company

Résumé du poste

Foundation Wellness in Wadsworth, Ohio, is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee the technical integrity and operational efficiency of their facility. This role includes leading maintenance projects, ensuring compliance and safety, and transforming maintenance strategies to be proactive.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. Strong skills in mechanical and electrical systems, as well as automation, are essential.

Exceptional work-life balance with a 4-day workweek and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing people and processes.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the technical integrity and operational efficiency of the facility.
• Lead maintenance and reliability initiatives for production equipment.
• Reduce machine downtime through effective troubleshooting.

Connaissances

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Automation experience

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Description du poste

• Are you looking for a role that provides strong work-life balance?
• Are you a maintenance leader who enjoys being hands on?
• Are you someone who has a strong technical ability in a manufacturing setting?
• Do you enjoy solving problems and doing root cause analysis?

If "yes!", then this role is for you.

About Foundation Wellness

Located in Wadsworth, Ohio, Foundation Wellness is a leading manufacturer of health, wellness, and safety products. Manufacturing our own portfolio of brands, as well as Custom Engineered solutions for other businesses including retail and military. Trusted for over 90 years, we are PE backed and rapidly growing.

Why Join Us?

• Exceptional work-life balance, operations runs 4-day workweek
• Medical, dental, vision offered day 1
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Company matched 401(k)
• High growth company and US manufacturing

Role Overview

Foundation Wellness is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the technical integrity and operational efficiency of our Wadsworth, OH facility. This role will be the technical lead for our systems including electrical, hydraulic, PLC, and mechanical. They are responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the facility, equipment, and product assets. This is a high impact role and will be a key player in ensuring we have efficient operations. This role is hands on and is critical in transforming our maintenance strategy from reactive to proactive.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Oversight & Maintenance Operations

• Lead the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of production equipment and facility systems including automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, and power transmission components.
• Support all facilities maintenance - steam boilers, hydraulics, controls, motors, rollers, shafts, bearings, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Improvements to a Preventative Maintenance (PM) program by designing, specifying, and implementing standardized processes and timelines for machine maintenance activities. Lead implementation of CMMS through our upcoming launch of new ERP.
• Lead capital improvement projects and equipment installs, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget.
• Manage external contractors for specialized repairs and inspection.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment, facilities, and systems operate reliably and efficiently.
• Minimize machine downtime through effective troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for equipment modifications, upgrades, or replacements as needed.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure proper support for facility needs and production requirements
• Assign work activities, set priorities, and ensure adequate staffing coverage.
• Collaborate with operations leadership team in DDS meetings and cascade priorities
• Manage time and schedules including payroll, timekeeping, and time off.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all safety concerns are promptly addressed and supported including near misses, maintenance requests, etc.
• Ensure all equipment meets applicable regulatory standards for safety and environmental regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, FMEAs, hazard analyses, machine safeguarding, and LOTO process discussions and improvements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, safety inspections, and maintenance best practices.

Budget & Cost Control

• Manage maintenance budget and the purchasing of supplies/equipment to support the maintenance team.
• Coordinate with leadership to control maintenance spend within appropriate KPI metrics.
• Implement a process to manage inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and tools/equipment to control costs and business impacts.
• Identify cost saving opportunities without impacting operational efficiency or reliability.

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Implement and optimize processes to enhance preventative maintenance and machine reliability.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure proper design, safety guarding, and machine operation procedures are documented and utilized.
• Develop best practices, machine startup procedures, and implement periodic reviews of standard work activities to provide feedback to operators and leadership throughout the facility.
• Support lean systems and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing maintenance, facility maintenance, or industrial maintenance.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, including managing people, processes, and maintenance systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automated systems, and all aspects of facility management.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, PLCs, motion control, safety systems, robotics, vision systems, inspection automation, and advanced sensing.
• Ability to utilize lean tools and six sigma methodologies.
• Experience with high-volume or continuous manufacturing systems.