Maintenance Manager

Bondex•Trenton, SC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Bondex Inc. is seeking a full-time, on-site Maintenance Manager in Trenton, South Carolina. The role leads the maintenance team and coordinates day-to-day maintenance to keep production and facility equipment operating safely and efficiently. Bondex is a South Carolina manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty roll goods and is part of Andrew Industries Limited, a privately owned U.K. multinational manufacturing group. Since 1997, Bondex has produced technical nonwovens for markets including reprographics, electrical insulation, filtration, medical, and home care. The company is investing in hydro-entangled technology and its Hydrolox® filtration media.

Requirements

At least 8 years of maintenance management and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and automation systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery and equipment.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to visually inspect equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with nonwoven, textile, paper, converting, or similar continuous manufacturing processes.
PLC troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems.
Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Experience with servo systems.
Familiarity with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and conveyors.
Experience with CMMS software.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Experience with root cause analysis (RCA).

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility maintenance operations.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and resolve problems to minimize downtime.
Supervise, coach, train, and develop maintenance technicians and personnel.
Plan and schedule maintenance activities to support production goals.
Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, spare parts, and outside contractors.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
Analyze downtime data and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
Support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS system.