Assistant Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5–10 years of progressive maintenance, engineering, or reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, textile, laundry, medical device, or processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, preventive maintenance systems, troubleshooting methodologies, and equipment reliability programs.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel, contractors, or cross-functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety requirements, and environmental compliance standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or related engineering certification.
• Experience in commercial laundry, healthcare linen processing, textile manufacturing, hospitality laundry, or industrial laundering operations.
• Knowledge of boilers, steam systems, wastewater treatment systems, compressed air systems, and other industrial utilities.
• Experience with PLCs, automation controls, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering, or Continuous Improvement certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and facility improvement projects.
• Familiarity with energy management programs and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operation of all production equipment, facility systems, and utilities.
• Coordinate and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, throughput, and overall productivity.
• Support emergency maintenance activities and provide technical expertise during equipment failures and operational disruptions.
• Supervise, mentor, and support maintenance technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and maintenance projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Assist with employee training related to equipment operation, maintenance procedures, safety practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active participation in safety programs, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, work orders, spare parts inventories, and technical documentation.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance best practices.
• Support capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Assist in managing maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, contractor activities, and procurement processes.
• Participate in facility improvement initiatives, sustainability programs, and energy-efficiency projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Quality, and Leadership teams to drive continuous improvement and support business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• 401(k) w/Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)