Reliability & Maintenance Manager

emplify GmbH; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA) in Macon, GA is seeking a Reliability & Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team and optimize equipment reliability. You will direct preventive maintenance, oversee repairs, and ensure safe, compliant operations aligned with our global technology standards.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 5–8 years in maintenance/production and 2+ years in leadership, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent working experience.
• 5-8 years of maintenance engineering or production operations within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a leadership position with direct reports.
• Preferred: experience with rotating equipment and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, setting priorities and coordinating activities to support safe, efficient operations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and the upkeep of production equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Support capital projects and maintenance planning by coordinating resources, contractors, tools, and technical requirements.
• Monitor maintenance performance, analyze equipment reliability, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Rotating equipment experience

Job description

place Macon calendar_today 24.09.2026 business Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, setting priorities and coordinating activities to support safe, efficient operations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and the upkeep of production equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Support capital projects and maintenance planning by coordinating resources, contractors, tools, and technical requirements.
• Monitor maintenance performance, analyze equipment reliability, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent working experience.
• 5-8 years of maintenance engineering or production operations within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a leadership position with direct reports.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and basic engineering aspects of production equipment. Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
• Preferred: experience with rotating equipment and PLCs.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match

Vacation

We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays

With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Personal Development

We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Diversity & Inclusion

We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.