Director of Maintenance
Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per year
Location: Piqua, OH
Posted: July 03 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the coordination and direction of facility and equipment maintenance for multiple sites in a 24/7 operation. This position will manage the maintenance programs to ensure full compliance with company and other requirements. The Director will be responsible for development and updating programs including preventative maintenance, capital projects, MRO sourcing and tracking, eMaint system, and supervision of direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and competent maintenance response to production equipment and facility issues.
- Develop, refine, and manage annual budgets and KPIs.
- Write Capital Expenditure Requests to support areas of responsibility.
- Responsibility for the development and implementation of the strategic leadership and vision for multiple sites.
- Responsible for implementation and oversight of Maintenance (TPM) programs. Implement preventative maintenance routines and proactively diagnose and resolve mechanical/electrical issues to minimize plant downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Use existing and/or create plant data collection systems to drive OEE, labor efficiency and cost control through maximizing equipment uptime.
- Create and oversee and/or participate in Capital projects including machine replacements and refurbishments. Develop and maintain a five year plan for all plants related to refurbishments and replacements.
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
- Manage Forklift fleet selection and maintenance.
- Maintain and expand professional and technical knowledge.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the company's Manufacturing and Quality Systems and apply procedures as appropriate.
- Ensure teams perform all work-related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions. Create a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and develop a team of skilled mechanical and electrical technicians, coaching staff towards higher performance and providing opportunities for growth and development; provide ongoing training to enhance the team's skill level.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, environmental health and safety, production, and other departments to optimize operations.
- Prepare reports and records on department activities for the executive management team.
- MRO and supplies.
- Oversee Plant Janitorial.
- Establish and maintain equipment and instruments programs to maintain calibrations and regular inspections of critical equipment and services.
- Manage/administrate the Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Maintain equipment history files to track maintenance, equipment manuals, and supporting documentation.
- Participate as a key member of the Operations management team.
- Responsible for teams troubleshooting of equipment/facilities, 24/7 support required.
- Manage outside parts and service providers.
- Travel will be required to plant locations, equipment suppliers and contractors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 10 years leadership experience in a large manufacturing operation in Operations, Engineering, or Maintenance discipline. Multi-site leadership experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in equipment and facilities with manufacturing processes, problem solving, and strategic planning.
- Strong understanding hydraulics, PLC's, robotics, automation.
- Understanding of HVAC, lighting, building systems.
- Strong experience and understanding of metal forming technologies preferred.
- Demonstrated experience driving and maintaining a zero-accident safety culture.
- Excellent verbal and written English, and customer service skills required.
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Background with E-Maint software preferred.