ASSISTANT MANAGER, MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

YKK AP America Inc. • Dublin, GA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Operations Assistant Manager assists in leading and coordinating maintenance operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance. The role oversees daily maintenance operations, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, facility infrastructure and utility systems, maintenance personnel development, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with company standards, safety expectations, and operational objectives. The role requires a strong presence throughout the manufacturing facility to proactively address equipment and maintenance issues while promoting accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

The position also administers the CMMS, monitors maintenance performance and budgets, supports capital planning, and leads maintenance personnel through coaching, training, and clear performance expectations. It involves work throughout a manufacturing environment, exposure to industrial conditions, required PPE, and approximately 5% travel as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum seven years of experience in industrial maintenance or facilities leadership.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, CMMS, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong maintenance leadership and decision-making skills.
• High level of safety awareness and accountability.
• Expertise in equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to analyze maintenance data and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication and team leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to inspect equipment in production, utility, and facility areas.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and a negative drug test, consistent with state and federal law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations and coordinate timely responses to equipment and facility issues.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs, job plans, standard work, and equipment reliability expectations.
• Lead equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures.
• Ensure maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to established standards.
• Oversee plant infrastructure and utility systems, including compressed air, cooling systems, electrical distribution, and building systems.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance to maintain facility reliability and compliance.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
• Administer the CMMS and ensure work order accuracy, equipment history, data integrity, and maintenance performance reporting.
• Monitor preventive maintenance compliance, maintenance backlog, equipment downtime, and maintenance costs.
• Identify and drive improvements to maintenance processes, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, maintenance effectiveness, and asset performance.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel, and coordinate technical training.
• Develop technical training plans and mentor maintenance personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on continuous learning and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and maintenance procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure appropriate PPE use and adherence to applicable safety standards.
• Manage assigned maintenance budgets, monitor departmental expenditures, and support capital planning.
• Define, monitor, and report maintenance performance indicators.
• Recommend improvements that support operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Travel approximately 5% as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to provide security at home and at work, with a high level of benefit coverage at reasonable cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager