Maintenance Manager - Plant 22 Thomson Facility

Shaw Industries; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in carpet manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Thomson facility. The position involves overseeing maintenance operations, leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing projects aimed at improving production efficiency. Applicants should possess a college degree and significant management experience in maintenance.

Qualifications

• Five years of maintenance experience, two years in leadership or management.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily maintenance operations and team supervision.
• Manages maintenance activities and vendor contracts across the plant.
• Partners with the Training Team to ensure staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Education

College Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering preferred)

Job description

Maintenance Manager - Plant 22 Thomson Facility

Job Title

Maintenance Manager - Plant 22 Thomson Facility

Position Overview

Position Objective: The Maintenance Manager oversees daily maintenance operations, leading Maintenance Leads and Reliability Techs B and C. Primary focus is on the Extrusion Department due to equipment complexity, while also supporting Twisting and Heatset teams with preventive maintenance, overhauls, and technical guidance. The role includes supervising equipment installation, modification, and repairs, and managing capital and expense projects to improve production efficiency.

· Essential Duties:

· Manages Maintenance Leads and Reliability Techs B & C to ensure safe and timely plant repairs.

· Oversees maintenance activities across the facility.

· Coordinates vendor-contracted maintenance on equipment.

· Provides technical input to the Plant Engineer and other managers for equipment procurement and modification.

· Ensures maintenance staff are properly trained, partnering with the Training Team for skill development.

· Maintains personnel oversight, including attendance tracking and discipline enforcement.

· Partners with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to ensure materials and tools are available for maintenance tasks.

· Supports training of production associates to build autonomous maintenance capabilities.

· Serves as Shaw Certified Project Manager (CPM) per SPI guidelines.

· Enforces company policies and ensures compliance with the Shaw Employee Guide.

· Partners with the Safety Manager to deliver annual SAFE training requirements.

· Follows standard work procedures and Shaw Management System protocols.

· Ensures maintenance goals are met for mechanical performance, downtime, absenteeism, quality, and safety.

· Leads regular maintenance meetings and attends plant/departmental discussions.

· Ensures compliance with PM and PdM programs.

· Maintains fair and consistent employee treatment.

· Oversees contractor/vendor support for maintenance across the facility.

· Able to travel as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Engineer.

Key Competencies:

Demonstrate Good Judgment

Drive Results

Innovate

Build Trusting Relationships

Requirements:

College Degree required, prefer Mechanical / Electrical / Chem E

Must have at least five (5) years of Maintenance experience with two (2) years of experience in Maintenance Leadership/ Management/Planning.

Must possess good interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required – as related to equipment downtime or planned shutdowns.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About the company

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest carpet manufacturers, supplies resilient, hardwood, laminate, tile and stone, synthetic turf and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets It is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

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