Maintenance Manager

Prysmian Group; Willimantic (ME); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, facilities, and reliability at our Willimantic, ME facility. You will maximize uptime, manage CMMS, and guide capital projects while partnering with production, engineering, EHS, and finance to hit safety, quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, team development, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of facilities engineering experience.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance department activities to minimize downtime.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Manage infrastructure systems and budgets; supervise capital projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, EHS, and Finance to meet safety, quality, and cost goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Results driven

Maintenance/Facilities

Attention to detail

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Planning and administration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities engineering

10+ years facilities engineering experience

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Overview

The Maintenance Manager is a staff-level position reporting to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leading all maintenance, facilities, and reliability functions within the facility. This position is accountable for maximizing equipment uptime, asset reliability, and manufacturing performance through the effective planning and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. The Maintenance Manager directs maintenance personnel, manages maintenance systems and budgets, oversees capital and facility improvement projects, and partners closely with Production, Engineering, EHS, and Finance to support plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops team capabilities, and ensures compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Principle Functional Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the maintenance department to ensure that all plant equipment is maintained and repaired with minimal downtime
• Manage the predictive/preventative maintenance program to ensure uptime and improve reliability of equipment
• Manage and maintain all infrastructure systems for the facility
• Identify potential risks of infrastructure and equipment and work with the plant leadership team to obtain funding for new equipment
• Supervise installation of new machines, check, and inspect them before putting into use, including updating all documentation (lock-out/tag-out procedures, PM plans, etc.)
• Ensure CMMS program is maintained and utilized to track workforce hours and costs
• Coordinate priority maintenance scheduling with production requirements in conjunction with production department managers and production scheduling department
• Enforce all safety procedures and environmental policies, partnering with EHS Manager to ensure all necessary training is up to date
• Establish contact with vendors as needed and take bids, approve bids, and supervise and inspect work to assure proper quality
• Budget and control department costs in partnership with the Plant Controller to maintain necessary critical spares and facility upkeep
• Perform special projects as required, partnering with the Plant Manager and Process Engineering Manager

Supervision Scope

Responsible for the direction of all Maintenance Department associates. Position currently has one salaried Maintenance Supervisor, one Controls Engineer and nineteen hourly maintenance technicians

Key Requirements

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in Maintenance/Facilities Engineering in manufacturing arena
• Must have good attention to details and able to manage the big picture
• Must drive responsiveness to production problems through the Maintenance Department to allow the plant to hit production volumes
• Must be able to manage multiple complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day-in and day-out basis
• Must be able to motivate, communicate, and drive continuous improvement
• Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
• High energy, demonstrates urgency and fast pace

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 10 years of experience Facilities engineering experience required Project management experience preferred

Compensation

The typical base salary range for this role is $121,000.00 to $181,000.00. Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant, experience, education, skills and geographic location.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.