Maintenance Manager

Techo-Bloc•Cayce, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Techo-Bloc is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department at its new Cayce, South Carolina facility. This is an opportunity to establish maintenance operations at a state-of-the-art plant, including commissioning equipment, creating preventive and predictive maintenance programs, building a maintenance team, establishing parts-room and ERP workflows, and supporting the plant’s ramp-up to full production. The role also lays the groundwork for the facility’s first annual equipment rebuild. The manager oversees maintenance technicians, the parts department, and maintenance planning. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating maintenance across shifts, managing budgets and procurement, leading troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, overseeing capital projects, maintaining spare-parts inventory and vendor relationships, and training personnel. The position requires hands-on work in a manufacturing environment with heavy machinery and equipment. The role is based in Cayce, South Carolina, with weekday training in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, possibly for three to six months.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a maintenance supervisor or manager.
10 or more years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
A solid work history and proven track record of success in industrial manufacturing companies.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or relevant work experience.
Strong familiarity with electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and mechanics.
Ability to mentor and train others in mechanical and electrical work.
Strong knowledge of and familiarity with ERP systems.
Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
Ability to closely inspect and continually monitor production machinery and move throughout the facility.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell; occasionally remain stationary, climb steps and ladders, and position oneself in tight spaces.

Nice To Haves

Electrical experience with PLCs and plant automation.

Responsibilities

Direct the maintenance technicians, parts department, and maintenance planning.
Manage the maintenance department budget and procurement of critical spare parts.
Lead root-cause analysis to resolve complex mechanical and electrical failures.
Manage capital improvement projects from inception through completion.
Coordinate maintenance activities and follow up across multiple shifts.
Source, procure, and manage spare parts, tools, and services to support operations and minimize downtime.
Supervise staff troubleshooting and repairing PLC, electrical, and mechanical issues on production equipment.
Plan and oversee daily preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency repairs.
Manage and train maintenance personnel to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed for their duties.
Align maintenance schedules, procedures, and spare-parts management with OEM recommendations.
Plan and lead the annual six-week equipment rebuild.
Manage maintenance parts inventory, costs, vendors, and MRP.
Use the ERP system to manage and assign workloads.
Negotiate vendor contracts for parts and services.
Participate in equipment installation and commissioning alongside OEM teams.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, PM schedules, standards, and a critical-spares strategy.
Hire and develop the maintenance team and establish a culture of ownership and technical excellence.
Establish the parts room, inventory controls, and ERP maintenance workflows.
Partner with the Plant Manager and Production during the plant startup and production ramp-up.