Manager Maintenance

Sotera Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sotera Health, a global leader in sterilization and lab testing services, seeks a Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across our facilities. Reporting to the General Manager with dotted line to Corporate Engineering, you will lead maintenance staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with EH&S and quality systems.

You will coordinate with Operations, Quality, and EH&S to align maintenance with production goals, schedule preventive maintenance, supervise contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years maintenance experience with at least two years in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Solid communications skills – listening, written, verbal, presentation, etc.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and understand engineering schematics.

Responsibilities

• General and preventative maintenance across assigned facilities.
• Maintain records per quality system requirements and ensure EAM data is up to date.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on facility upgrades and capital projects.
• Supervise Maintenance Supervisors/Technicians and contractors.
• Ensure safety and EH&S standards are followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership/Supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMMS (Maintenance Software)

Microsoft Office

Schematics reading

Job description

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®.

Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year.

Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Reporting to the General Manager with dotted line responsibilities to Corporate Engineering, the Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for the performance and administration oversight of all facility equipment and building maintenance. Ensures all maintenance activities in the assigned facilities are performed in compliance with Sterigenics’ quality system requirements, Sterigenics Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system, and in compliance with Sterigenics’ EH&S programs. Additionally, the Facility Maintenance Manager provides strong leadership and guidance to facility maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This includes setting clear performance expectations, mentoring team members, and ensuring that all staff are properly trained and equipped to execute maintenance activities efficiently and in alignment with operational and regulatory standards.

The role also requires close collaboration with other departments—including Operations, Quality, and EH&S—to coordinate maintenance priorities, support production goals, and drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance overall facility performance and reliability. Furthermore, the Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing and managing maintenance budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring cost-effective strategies that balance operational needs with long-term asset sustainability. In addition, this position plays a key role in strategic planning for capital projects, including evaluating facility needs, preparing proposals, and partnering with corporate engineering to ensure timely execution of upgrades and expansions that support business growth and operational excellence. The Facility Maintenance Manager also oversees the selection, coordination, and performance of outside contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• General and Preventative Maintenance
• Ensures that routine preventative maintenance is performed and documented on all system machinery according to the Sterigenics Monthly Preventative Maintenance Reports
• Ensures that all records pertaining to maintenance are maintained within quality system requirements at all locations and that the EAM system is maintained and up to date at all times.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance on forklifts and other specialized equipment not detailed in the PM program, is performed.
• Assures that all equipment is clean without impeding normal operation
• Ensures that spare parts as defined by engineering and tool inventory is properly stocked
• Monitors the progress of work orders completed by Managers and/or Shift Supervisors and ensures that all copies are filed with the Preventative Maintenance Reports
• Maintains a 24-hour on-call status to assist with required troubleshooting
• Troubleshoots issues with plant personnel prior to contacting Corporate Engineering
• Acts as Liaison between Corporate Engineering and the General Manager on various facility improvement projects.

Safety

• Ensures that all work completed per standards as detailed in facility work instructions and company EH&S standards
• Participates as necessary in facility safety programs to aid the facilities safety compliance
• Ensures that contractors performing work in the facilities meet the minimum requirements of Sterigenics’ EH&S program

General

• Assists with special projects as directed by the General Manager(s) and Corporate Engineering
• Ensures vendor lists are maintained current

Supervision

• Directs or leads the activities of the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technician(s) and/or designated individuals at the facilities to ensure general and preventative maintenance and applicable Corporate Engineering projects are planned and completed on schedule and within budget
• Directs or leads the contractors as required by the scope of projects at the home and regional facilities to ensure general and preventative maintenance and applicable Corporate Engineering projects are planned and completed on schedule and within budget
• Provides guidance and recommendations to the General Manager for the performance evaluations of Maintenance Technicians
• Completes an annual evaluation of the Maintenance program of facility

Supervision Given

Direct: Maintenance Supervisor (if applicable) at facility

Indirect: Maintenance Technician and/or designated individuals (if applicable) at facility

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience with two (2) years in a supervisory/managerial capacity
• Solid communications skills – listening, written, verbal, presentation, etc.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Software
• Microsoft Office Proficient
• Ability to read and understand engineering schematics

Special Requirements:

• Periodic domestic travel 2-4x per year.

Training Required:

• Must complete training as specified in Document TRAIN-GA010”

Benefits

Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.