Manager Maintenance

Kennametal•New Albany, IN

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About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of buildings, grounds, equipment, and facility systems. The role ensures a safe, reliable, and cost-effective work environment by managing maintenance personnel, contractors, preventive maintenance programs, and facility improvement projects. The manager develops maintenance programs and coordinates upkeep of facility systems, vacuum furnace systems used in heat treating and other metallurgical processes, and CNC equipment. The role also manages budgets, contractors, compliance, emergency response, maintenance records, and facility improvement projects, while collaborating with production, operations, and leadership teams to support reliability and business continuity.

Requirements

5+ years of maintenance or facilities management experience.
2+ years of supervisory or management experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
Experience with machining equipment such as CNC mills, CNC lathes, and grinding equipment.
Experience with CMM and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and facility safety standards.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
Knowledge of cell custom build, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO methodology.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment and infrastructure.
Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians and support staff.
Manage maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and building systems.
Oversee safe operation, maintenance, and reliability of large vacuum furnace systems used in heat treating, brazing, annealing, and specialty metallurgical processes.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for vacuum furnaces, including vacuum pumps, cooling systems, heating elements, power supplies, instrumentation, and control systems.
Coordinate furnace shutdowns, repairs, troubleshooting, and major rebuilds to minimize production disruptions and maximize equipment availability.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards related to high-temperature processing equipment and vacuum systems.
Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of CNC equipment, including machining centers, lathes, grinders, and associated automation systems.
Maintain CNC machine performance through preventive maintenance, calibration, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and oversee external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and operational costs.
Analyze maintenance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Respond to facility emergencies and equipment failures to minimize downtime.
Maintain facility records, work orders, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
Lead facility improvement and renovation projects from planning through execution.
Collaborate with production, operations, and leadership teams to ensure facility reliability and business continuity.