Maintenance Manager

Hutchinson; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson in Wytheville, VA seeks a Maintenance Lead to direct and coordinate maintenance across rubber mixing, extrusion and injection molding facilities. You’ll lead electrical maintenance, optimize uptime and safety, and drive preventive programs while managing resources and budgets.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, staff development, and collaboration with engineering and production to ensure reliable operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering plus 3–5 years of directly related maintenance leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems (motors, controls, PLCs, VFDs up to 480V) and PM program management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance department work to maximize uptime.
• Assign manpower and expertise to jobs and monitor progress.
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs across equipment, utilities and facilities.
• Supervise subordinates and manage budgets and safety programs.
• Liaise with engineering and production to align priorities and capital budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS/maintenance software

Job description

Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabrication, repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment. Maintenance of buildings, grounds and utility systems of plant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Join us and show what drives you! A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how. 5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.

SUMMARY:

Leads and coordinates the Maintenance department - including electrical, mechanical and preventive maintenance activities - for a rubber mixing, extrusion and injection molding facility, directing workers engaged in fabrication, repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment, as well as maintenance of buildings, grounds and utility systems, personally or through subordinates. Responsible for department leadership, root cause analysis, resource and time management, and planning to maximize equipment uptime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and schedule the work of maintenance department.
• Plan individual jobs and assign proper manpower and expertise to accomplish the job.
• Analyze the skill levels of subordinates and assist in the acquisition of any training needs identified.
• Reward and discipline subordinates as appropriate.
• Establish priorities for the department in line with plant priorities
• Coordination of maintenance suppliers, while working on Hutchinson projects/premises.
• Determine capital needs of the department and facilities and assist the engineering manager in capital budget formulation and implementation, including writing CAR's (Capital Approval Requests).
• Monitors department budgets on a daily basis and assists in the formation of annual plant expense budgets.
• Assures that the craftsmanship of subordinates is within applicable governing laws and regulations. Manages LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out), focused on the safety of all team members
• Oversee usage of utilities directed by plant manager.
• Oversee all outside contractor work including that being done on machines, buildings, etc.
• Provides normal duties associated with supervision of subordinates.
• Assists in the repair of critical equipment when necessary.
• Leads the electrical maintenance function for mixing, extrusion and injection molding equipment (motors, controls, PLCs, VFDs, up to 480V); ensures technicians are properly trained and equipped to safely troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
• Leads root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa) on major breakdowns and repeat failures, and drives corrective/preventive actions to eliminate recurring downtime.
• Builds, owns and continuously improves the plant's Preventive Maintenance (PM) program across mixing, extrusion and injection molding equipment, utilities and facilities; tracks PM compliance and adjusts schedules to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Promotes and directs the use of modern troubleshooting resources - manufacturer/OEM websites, online technical forums, equipment manuals, and AI-based diagnostic tools - to speed up root cause identification and repairs across the department.
• Manages department resources, staffing levels, and shift/on-call coverage to ensure adequate time availability for planned and emergency maintenance work.
• Identifies and resolves conflicts among maintenance staff, and between maintenance and production/other departments, in a fair and timely manner to keep operations running smoothly.
• Other Duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, plus three to five years of directly related maintenance leadership experience - preferably in rubber mixing, extrusion or injection molding manufacturing - including hands‑on experience with industrial electrical systems (motors, controls, PLCs, VFDs up to 480V) and preventive maintenance program management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Qualifications may be waived by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

No certificates or license is required (electric license desired), the employee must cover the essential duties and have the experience to prove it, also be willing to further his/her education with any experience that will help him/her perform his job in a more efficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinates and/or group leaders who supervise other employees in the maintenance department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

TEAM SKILLS:

Demonstrated leadership and team‑building skills, including the ability to coach, motivate and develop subordinate supervisors and technicians; strong conflict management skills to resolve disputes among staff and across departments fairly and constructively; cooperation, information sharing, task sharing, timely completion of assignments, good listening and communication skills, and overall respect for other team members

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, scientific and/or technical journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, management, customers and general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as statistical analysis and engineering related mathematical problem solving.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Computer literacy (email, spreadsheets, CMMS/maintenance management software, teams, navigation, data entry). Comfortable using the internet, manufacturer/OEM websites, and AI-based tools (e.g., troubleshooting assistants, chatbots) to research parts, error codes, and repair procedures, and to support planning and reporting. Ability to receive, read, and close out work orders. Can log downtime, parts used, and completion notes accurately utilizing software provided by Hutchinson.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, including formal root cause analysis of equipment failures. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Strong planning and resource management skills to prioritize competing demands and manage department time and staffing effectively..

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and extreme heat; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Actively support our Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all safety hazards and correct them when safely able to do so.

Participate in all required Safety Training, meetings, inspects, and use all required PPE.