Plant Maintenance & Reliability Leader

RiseMe; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Short-Term Disability

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. in Newark, OH is seeking a Maintenance Leader to direct a maintenance team, advance preventative programs, and improve equipment reliability while supporting production goals.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership and the ability to coordinate across departments. A 2-year degree in engineering or related field is preferred and experience with boilers, PLCs, and hydraulics is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• 3–5 years leading and managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance areas listed (boilers, air compressors, welding, hydraulics, PLCs, electrical systems).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible schedule based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise maintenance personnel with hands-on leadership.
• Develop staffing, schedules, and ensure appropriate coverage.
• Train, develop, and mentor maintenance staff.
• Develop and improve preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Monitor KPIs like uptime, downtime, MTBF, MTTR.
• Oversee plant systems, capital projects, safety, and compliance.
• Support production goals with minimal interruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Schedule Flexibility

Team Development

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Boilers

Air compressors

Welding and piping

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Electrical circuitry and PLCs

Electromechanical systems

Industrial maintenance

Job description

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. in Newark, OH is seeking a Maintenance Leader to direct a maintenance team, advance preventative programs, and improve equipment reliability while supporting production goals.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership and the ability to coordinate across departments. A 2-year degree in engineering or related field is preferred and experience with boilers, PLCs, and hydraulics is valued.