Maintenance Manager (Glass Manufacturing)

Job Summary

Responsible for effective management and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production machinery and facility support equipment. Responsible for the direct supervision of Maintenance Department staff and coordination of all contracted vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of all contractors. This is achieved by directing the activity of all outside contractors performing maintenance related activities on location and coordinating the identification of hazard report with all contract.


• Ensure facility safety and security. This is achieved by reviewing new process plans and coordinating with project engineers to determine equipment needs, layout, and operating procedures.


• Ensure operator safety. This is achieved by recommending changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness, examining plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment.


• Maintain production machinery and facility equipment in a high operational readiness condition.


• Ensure pollution control equipment and emissions are compliant. This is achieved by the effective administration, installation, modification, inspection, and maintenance of pollution control equipment.


• Ensure level of knowledge, skills, and proficiency of maintenance mechanics is maintained at a high level and meet the skill requirements needed to maximize equipment operational readiness.


• Minimize maintenance and utility costs. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to minimize energy consumption.


• Manage the maintenance workforce of 14-18 direct reports, supporting a 24/7 operation.


• Ensure safe work environment by enforcing general safety policies and procedures to be followed by plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 6+ years of manufacturing experience


• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring a team of hourly and salaried associates


• Proven conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve issues constructively


• Order/Resource Management


• Third Party Management


• Team & Solution Oriented Mindset


• Champion a Positive Work Environment


• Regulatory & Compliance


• Product Life Cycle Management


• Achieves Business Results


• LEAN Principles


• Strategic Focus & Direction


• Conflict Management


• Technical Aptitude and software proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of forces frequently, and /or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree


• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, demonstrating the capability to effectively manage direct reports with diverse personalities, supporting employee engagement, performance, and ongoing development


• Glass manufacturing experience


• Knowledgeable of electrical and machinery operations and maintenance

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically up to 5%

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