Maintenance Systems & Planning Manager

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply•Sunbury, PA

9d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Maintenance Systems & Planning Manager to lead the standardization and continuous improvement of maintenance operations across our three production facilities. This role is the central architect of how maintenance is planned, executed, and optimized company-wide — building the procedures, tools, training programs, and standards that govern our production network. This is a hands-on leadership role without direct reports. The Maintenance Systems & Planning Manager partners closely with each site’s Maintenance Manager and Tech IVs, serving as their primary resource and mentor. The position requires regular travel to all production facilities.

Requirements

7–10 years of progressive experience in maintenance management, plant engineering, or a related industrial discipline required
Proven experience managing or implementing a CMMS platform (MaintainX experience a plus)
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, from scoping through completion
Experience coordinating with external vendors for parts procurement, repairs, and equipment installations
Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to mentor and influence without direct authority
Ability to manage competing priorities across a multi-site, geographically dispersed organization
Proficiency with MS Office Suite; comfortable working with data and maintenance metrics
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to production facilities
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or a closely related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CMRP, CPMM, CEM or trade licensure) a plus
Background in industrial laundry, uniform services, textile production, or similar manufacturing environments preferred
Prior experience developing technician training programs or structured skills-progression frameworks preferred
Familiarity with boiler systems, tunnel washers, dryer controls, or fire-suppression systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the standardization of maintenance practices across all three production facilities, creating consistent, repeatable processes company-wide
Mentor site Maintenance Managers as they build out their individual preventive-maintenance programs
Ensure alignment of all site-level PM activity with enterprise standards and best practices
Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance procedures to reduce downtime and increase reliability
Serve as company-wide system owner for MaintainX, Dempsey’s Computerized Maintenance Management System
Manage the vendor account-executive relationship and system licensing
Lead full CMMS implementation at each production location
Conduct ongoing PM and parts audits to ensure data integrity and system accuracy
Oversee the escalated work-order process across all sites
Establish and maintain company standards for parts creation, work-order completion, asset creation, and PM completion
Partner with senior leadership to specify equipment and plan capital and reliability projects across all production sites
Manage smaller install projects independently; collaborate on larger projects with the Senior Director
Lead major reliability efforts on tunnel/RAU systems, boilers, dryer controls, and fire-suppression systems
Track project timelines, scope, and budgets; communicate status to leadership
Serve as the primary liaison for Dempsey’s maintenance vendor network
Manage vendor correspondence for parts procurement, install planning, and repair coordination
Handle smaller vendor projects independently; partner with senior leadership on larger engagements
Drive development of structured on-the-job training materials and skills-progression programs for maintenance technicians
Create evaluation frameworks for each technician level, establishing a clear career pathway within the trades
Partner with leadership to build and maintain training documentation and competency assessments
Coach and develop site Maintenance Managers to grow their teams’ technical capabilities
Manage and mentor the Maintenance & Engineering summer intern program (typically two interns per year)
Create intern project scopes, host weekly check-ins, and keep participants on track toward deliverables
Actively participate in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance technicians across all sites