Manager Maintenance

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Stellite Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager in New Albany, IN to lead maintenance programs, oversee HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, and manage a team of technicians.

The role focuses on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of maintenance or facilities management experience, 2+ years in supervision, and a strong background in high-temperature processing equipment, CMMS, and lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in maintenance or facilities management.
• 2+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
• Experience with machining equipment and CMMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians and staff.
• Manage maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and building systems.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of vacuum furnace systems and associated components.
• Coordinate furnace shutdowns, repairs, and major rebuilds to minimize downtime.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards compliance for high-temperature processing equipment.
• Maintain CNC equipment uptime through preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Oversee external contractors and service providers.
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets and capital expenditures.
• Analyze maintenance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Respond to emergencies to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Lead facility improvement and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with production and leadership to ensure reliability.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory leadership

HVAC & electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety & regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management software

CNC troubleshooting tools

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Manager

Location: New Albany, IN

Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of buildings, grounds, equipment, and facility systems. This role ensures a safe, reliable, and cost-effective work environment by managing maintenance personnel, contractors, preventive maintenance programs, and facility improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment and infrastructure.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians and support staff.
• Manage maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and building systems.
• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and reliability of large vacuum furnace systems used in heat treating, brazing, annealing, and specialty metallurgical processes.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for vacuum furnaces, including vacuum pumps, cooling systems, heating elements, power supplies, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Coordinate furnace shutdowns, repairs, troubleshooting, and major rebuilds to minimize production disruptions and maximize equipment availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards related to high-temperature processing equipment and vacuum systems.
• Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of CNC equipment, including machining centers, lathes, grinders, and associated automation systems; ensure optimal machine performance through preventive maintenance, calibration, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and operational costs.
• Analyze maintenance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Respond to facility emergencies and equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Maintain facility records, work orders, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Lead facility improvement and renovation projects from planning through execution.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and leadership teams to ensure facility reliability and business continuity.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance or facilities management experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
• Experience with various machining equipment: CNC mills, CNC lathes, various grinding equipment, CMM CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Vast knowledge of OSHA regulations and facility safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
• Knowledge of cell custom build, Lean Manufacturing, six sigma and ISO methodology

Key Performance Indicators:

• Equipment uptime and facility availability
• Preventive maintenance completion rate
• Work order backlog
• Safety incident rate

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office duties and Manufacturing shop floor observation
• Regular oversight of the industrial, facility system, production areas, and maintenance operations.
• May require after-hours, weekend, or emergency response availability.
• Frequent walking, inspections, and interaction with maintenance personnel and contractors

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Nearest Major Market: Louisville
Job Segment: Facilities, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Machinist, HVAC, Operations, Management, Manufacturing