Maintenance Manager

Novolex • Jacksonville, FL

21d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads all maintenance operations within the facility to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. The role directs maintenance personnel, oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages departmental budgets, coordinates capital and facility improvement projects, and ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements. The manager partners with Production, Quality, Safety, Shipping & Receiving, and administrative teams to drive continuous improvement and maximize equipment performance.

The position combines administrative responsibilities with an active presence on the production floor to support employees, troubleshoot issues, and maintain operational efficiency. It also serves as the primary liaison during state, federal, insurance, fire department, and other regulatory inspections.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related technical field.
• At least five years of manufacturing maintenance experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, including extrusion and converting processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills using systematic and data-driven approaches.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S methodologies, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Forms.
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PLC controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with machine shop equipment, including welders, lathes, grinders, cutting equipment, and fabrication tools.
• Understanding of capital project planning, budgeting, and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance inventory management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to walk production floors for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs, access elevated work areas, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and operating machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Reliability, TPM, or related maintenance disciplines.
• Experience with capital project management and equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel, ensuring proper training and adherence to safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Provide team leadership through performance management, employee development, goal setting, and accountability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and asset reliability.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and oversee daily maintenance activities to support plant operations and production requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, maintenance expenses, inventory, and cost-control initiatives.
• Coordinate facility and equipment projects, including installations, upgrades, machine relocations, overhauls, and capital improvements.
• Serve as the primary liaison during state, federal, insurance, fire department, and other regulatory inspections.
• Balance administrative duties with an active floor presence to support employees, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and performance metrics.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Administrative departments to support operational goals and continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental regulations, and maintenance best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Training and development opportunities, including company and industry training curricula.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for non-union employees.
• Learning Management System to support and enhance employee skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree