Manager Maintenance

Kennametal, Inc.•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 supports a safe, reliable, and cost-effective work environment by managing maintenance personnel, contractors, preventive maintenance programs, and facility improvement projects. The manager oversees maintenance and reliability for facility systems, large vacuum furnace systems used in heat treating, brazing, annealing, and specialty metallurgical processes, and CNC equipment. The role coordinates furnace and equipment maintenance, repairs, shutdowns, and rebuilds to minimize production disruptions and maximize uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency. It also ensures compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position manages maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, records, work orders, schedules, and compliance documentation. It leads facility improvement and renovation projects and collaborates with production, operations, and leadership teams to support facility reliability and business continuity. Work combines office duties with observation of the manufacturing shop floor and regular oversight of facility systems, production areas, and maintenance operations. After-hours, weekend, or emergency response availability may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance or facilities management experience.
At least 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 CNC mills, CNC lathes, grinding equipment, 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 maintenance programs for vacuum furnaces and their pumps, cooling systems, heating elements, power supplies, instrumentation, and control systems.
Coordinate furnace shutdowns, repairs, troubleshooting, and major rebuilds to minimize production disruption 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.
Support optimal 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.