Manager, Maintenance

Röchling Medical; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training programs

Snack vending

Flexible/mobile work

Job summary

Röchling Medical in Rochester, MN seeks a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance of plastic injection molding machinery, facilities, and supporting systems. You will oversee the Facility Maintenance and Janitorial teams, safeguard assets, and control costs while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supervising 3–10 staff, coordinating with Planning and Production, and managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent maintenance experience.
• At least 5 years in manufacturing maintenance or plant engineering with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience using performance metrics to improve equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee maintenance of plastic injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.
• Lead Facility Maintenance and Janitorial teams; manage budgets and assets.
• Coordinate with planning and production to minimize downtime and interruptions.
• Manage vendor selection, quotes, and project quality and timelines.
• Ensure OSHA, environmental, and quality standards compliance.

Skills

Injection molding

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

TPM

OSHA compliance

Team leadership

Budget management

Technical drawings

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

At Röchling Medical, we’re united by a shared purpose: improving lives through innovation in health. As a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies around the world, we develop customized products and solutions that help advance patient care and save lives.

Your role

Job Summary

Lead the maintenance of plastic injection molding machines, peripheral equipment, facilities, and utility systems to ensure safe, reliable operation and minimize downtime. Manage the Facility Maintenance and Janitorial teams, protect company assets, and control maintenance costs while meeting applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly and indirectly supervise approximately 3 to 10 employees in Facility Maintenance and Janitorial. Responsibilities include hiring, training, assigning work, developing employees, evaluating performance, administering recognition and discipline, and resolving employee concerns in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for facilities and equipment. Coordinate schedules with Planning and Production to minimize interruptions.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of plastic injection molding machines and peripheral equipment, including material dryers and loaders, temperature control units, chillers, robots, conveyors, and granulators.
• Maintain other production and support equipment, building infrastructure, and utilities, including HVAC, cleanroom filtration, plumbing, electrical distribution, backup power, fire and life safety, and building security systems.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting of injection molding machines and peripheral equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems. Coordinate repairs through staff or service providers and correct unsafe conditions promptly.
• Track downtime, identify recurring failures, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and repairs are completed and documented according to procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• Manage maintenance budgets, repair expenditures, and spare parts inventory to support reliable operation and cost control.
• Select and manage contractors and service vendors. Compare quotes, negotiate cost and scope, and oversee project quality, schedules, and completion.
• Evaluate equipment and infrastructure condition, operating costs, and failure risks. Recommend capital investments for equipment replacement, facility upgrades, and building modifications.
• Coordinate equipment installations, workstation and work cell changes, and facility layout improvements. Support installation and qualification activities as required.
• Maintain building drawings, equipment specifications, maintenance records, and facility compliance documentation.
• Oversee janitorial services, housekeeping, and pest control programs, including cleanroom sanitation requirements.
• Ensure maintenance and facility activities follow applicable OSHA, environmental, quality system, ISO, and medical device manufacturing requirements, including safe chemical handling and storage.
• Lead energy efficiency and lean improvement efforts to reduce operating costs and improve equipment reliability.
• Communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, project progress, and operational risks to supervisors, management, and affected departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plastic injection molding machines and peripheral equipment is required.
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical components, machine modifications, HVAC, plumbing, construction, and cleanroom filtration.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, environmental controls, and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics and use electrical and mechanical testing and monitoring devices safely.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement repairs and corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Ability to lead and develop a team and coordinate competing priorities across departments and contractors.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and evaluate repair, replacement, and project costs.
• Clear communication skills, including documenting maintenance work, drafting procedures, and preparing technical summaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, databases, and maintenance record systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to apply new technology and procedures to maintenance work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in manufacturing equipment and facilities maintenance.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, facilities maintenance, or plant engineering, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience using performance metrics to manage priorities and improve equipment reliability and maintenance results.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, or pull equipment, tools, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach overhead; safely climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs and access roofs or elevated equipment.
• Work in hot or cold conditions, confined spaces, mechanical rooms, and noisy industrial areas.
• Use vision, with or without correction, to read schematics, inspect work, and identify hazards, and hearing to detect abnormal equipment sounds or alarms.

Work Environment and Availability

Manufacturing environment requiring appropriate eye and hearing protection, along with gowning and sanitation practices when entering cleanrooms. Regular attendance, flexibility to work any shift, and travel as needed are required.

Your benefits

• Health Management: Your health and well-being are important to us. Take advantage of our diverse health offerings, such as the health clinic.
• Training and Development: Our focus is on the continuous growth of our team members. We want to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential, which is why we offer tailored training programs for various roles. This helps you achieve peak performance and boosts your professional success!
• Food: Our sites offer vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options for you to enjoy - perfect for added flexibility during shift work, ensuring convenient access to refreshments at any time.
• Flexibility: Flexibility leads to efficiency – that’s what we believe. That’s why mobile work is possible.