Maintenance Manager - Laurinburg, NC

ZipRecruiter; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Laurinburg facility. The ideal candidate will oversee maintenance operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage staff while maintaining equipment and supporting production needs. This role requires extensive industrial maintenance experience and a proactive approach to management.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Profit bonus

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 5 years supervisory experience.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Oversee work order management and safety protocols.
• Cooperate with contractors for maintenance work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Multi-tasking skills

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Maintenance Manager, Laurinburg

American Wood Fibers (AWF), a rapidly growing manufacturer of consumer and industrial products sold to other manufacturers and to pet, agricultural and home heating markets, seeks a Maintenance Manager based in its Laurinburg, NC facility. AWF manufactures at 11 locations spanning the nation, has 450+ employees, and generates over $100M in annual sales revenue.

Primary duties to include, but are not limited to, the following:

MAINTENANCE

• Hands-on Work
  1. Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair of:
     • Hydraulic systems; Chain and belt driven augers and conveyors
     • Electrical components and wiring of various complexity
     • Vacuum pumps, blowers, fans, baghouses and airlocks
     • Yard truck and trailers – walking floor, van, and container
     • Mobile equipment including fork trucks, skid steers, and scissor lifts
     • Drive CMMS and preventative maintenance programs to maintain high completion rates.
• Work Order Management
  1. Inputting auto-generated preventive maintenance, as necessary
  2. Prioritizing and distributing work orders (WO) for completion between self and technicians
  3. Verification of work performed, parts used, and time to complete
  4. Attaching supporting information used during repair to WO system
  5. Approval and closure of WO
  6. Work with system admin to update or add assets as changes to the processes occur, i.e. new equipment added, replaced, or modified
  7. Label assets for ease of reference
  8. Work with Engineering to plan and carry out major repairs and CAPEX projects as needed in the best interest of the plant.
• Safety
  1. Know and understand safety systems and maintain their integrity
     • Flamex
     • Sprinklers
     • Nitrogen gas
     • AFEX systems
     • Motor Control Centers
  2. Inspections - mostly contracted out but coordinated by this position
     • Annual scale calibration and certifications
     • Annual fire pump test
     • Annual sprinkler line test and anti-freeze test
     • Vacuum electrical buckets
     • Annual thermography and repair of identified issues
     • Fire extinguisher monthly and annual checks
     • DOT Inspections – coordinate with dispatcher and plant manager
     • Annual fixed ladder inspection
     • Annual hoist inspections
     • Annual harness inspections
     • Lock-out Tag-out system audit
     • Monthly ladder and emergency lighting checks
     • Baghouse sock changes as necessary
     • Furnace/AC/heater inspections and cleanings
     • Mobile equipment (skid-loader, scissor lift, etc.) as necessary
     • Monthly and annual Flamex test and inspection
  3. Dust control
     • Maintenance of dust control systems in order to adhere to a Class I, Div. I or greater environment
     • Quick repair of leaks contributing to combustible dust build-up
     • Clean-up of any dust piles accumulated during repairs
• Contractors
  1. Ensure all contractors review and sign contractor safety requirements
  2. Enforce all rules as necessary
  3. Research and negotiate best pricing for parts and repair work
  4. Coordinate with operation team and contractors on best timing for projects to be completed
• Stock and maintain organized storage of critical spare parts
• Immediately alerts Plant Manager of any safety risk and possible future cause of downtime

SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION

• Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.
• Promotes safety and safe working habits on a daily basis.
• Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department.
• Conducts tests and reports items regarding insurance qualifications to meet safety regulations and standards.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Know and understand budgets related to your department
  1. Code invoices to proper accounts
• Works with Plant Manager and staff coordinating labor for special project activities
• Interview, hire and coordinates staffing and labor requirements
• Supports proper cross training of personnel within the department
• Always maintains a positive and motivating attitude

QUALITY:

• Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance systems are fully operational and calibrated to ensure customer specs can be met or exceeded
• Assists in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Expected to lift, push, pull, and carry weights in excess of 60 lbs.
• Position requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel and squat for extended periods
• Expected to work indoors and outdoors in all-weather situations if necessary
• Must have the ability to climb ladders, stairs as well as being comfortable working at various heights including the tallest structures in the facility, approximately 150’ high on a frequent basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 10 years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing)
• 5 years supervisory experience and/or 3 years Lead Tech experience
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Clear and concise communication abilities
• Microsoft Office experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting is
• Proficient in the reading of blueprints and electrical schematics
• Proficient in CMMS systems (Experience with Lumens Systems a plus)

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax [phone]

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

Visit us at: www.awf.com