Valway - Senior Engineering Services Professional

Milliken and Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in LaGrange, GA, is seeking a Maintenance and Operations Manager to oversee shop associates, drive preventive maintenance, calibration, and issue resolution across the plant. You will coordinate training, uphold quality records, and manage environmental compliance as part of facility leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a focus on safety, reliability, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating facility operations.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all shop associates (scheduling, work assignments, safety, etc).
• Manage preventive maintenance on all machinery to assure reliability.
• Manage calibration procedures.
• Manage troubleshooting and assure proper solutions to breakdowns.
• Facilitate training of Engineering Services associates.
• Manage maintenance of relevant Quality System Records and Procedures.
• Manage proper building maintenance.
• Coordinate projects with Process Improvement Engineers.
• Work on any other projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Understand environmental impacts and comply with Environmental Policies and Rules.

Skills

People management

Maintenance management

Troubleshooting

Training

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location: Lagrange, GA, US, 30240

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Job Description

• Manage all shop associates (scheduling, work assignments, safety, etc).
• Manage preventive maintenance on all machinery to assure reliability.
• Manage calibration procedures.
• Manage troubleshooting and assure proper solutions to breakdowns.
• Facilitate training of Engineering Services associates.
• Manage maintenance of relevant Valway Complex Quality System Records and Procedures.
• Manage proper building maintenance.
• Coordinate projects with Process Improvement Engineers.
• Work on any other projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Understand the environmental impacts and aspects of job-related activities. Follow established Valway and Milliken and Company guidelines concerning use of all chemicals. Comply with all Environmental regulations and Milliken Environmental Policies and Rules.
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and/or Experience

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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