Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager

Buckeye Linen Service•Newark, OH

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About The Position

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is hiring a Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at its commercial laundry and linen service business. The role directs maintenance personnel and provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and support. It is responsible for staffing and scheduling, team development, preventative and predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, plant utilities, troubleshooting, plant systems, and capital projects. The position works with associates and management across the organization to support production goals, minimize operational interruptions, and promote safety, accountability, cleanliness, and continuous improvement. The role requires at least five years of maintenance experience and three to five years of experience leading and managing maintenance teams. An associate's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs and to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds. Buckeye Linen Service provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to hospitality, first-class lodging, healthcare, and small-business customers. The company states that it is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility and aims to help customers reduce their environmental impact.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience.
3–5 years of experience leading and managing maintenance teams.
Strong knowledge of plant maintenance and several of the following areas: boilers; air compressors; welding and piping; hydraulics and pneumatics; electrical circuitry and PLCs; electromechanical systems; utility and electrical troubleshooting; and general equipment and building maintenance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience with air cylinders, solenoid valves, steam traps, motor starters, gear reducers, inverter drives, or industrial laundry equipment.
Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance systems, equipment reliability programs, or capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise maintenance personnel, providing hands-on leadership, coaching, and support.
Develop employee schedules and ensure appropriate staffing for production and emergency maintenance needs.
Train, develop, and mentor new and existing maintenance employees.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and minimize maintenance costs.
Monitor equipment uptime and downtime, preventative maintenance completion rates, MTBF, and MTTR.
Oversee maintenance and operation of boilers, air compressors, and other plant utility systems.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems.
Design, plan, install, maintain, and improve plant systems and equipment.
Support and oversee capital improvement and equipment projects.
Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.
Ensure maintenance activities support production goals while minimizing operational interruptions.
Collaborate with associates and management across the organization to accomplish operational goals.
Assist other areas and departments as needed.