Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture of Worthington and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee‑employer partnerships in American industry.

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team. The primary responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager are to maintain and repair plant equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations while maximizing Process Effectiveness (PE%). This newly created position is responsible for coordinating project and work order schedules, as well as directing resources. The Maintenance Manager is required to supervise maintenance and T&D departments in the facility, leading preventive and reactive tasks.

• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs; always wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Provide safety leadership; drive a safety culture aligned with the 8-Step Safety Process and risk assessment.
• Ensure the application of appropriate OSHA and state safety administration regulations.
• Maintenance and T&D
• Plan, direct and lead day-to-day activities of both maintenance and T&D department personnel.
• Generate work orders, track progress and follow-up as needed.
• Work with production supervisors, production personnel and maintenance personnel to ensure the facility and equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Work with production supervisors, production personnel and maintenance personnel to drive continuous improvement and ensure a safe work environment.
• Establish challenging maintenance KPIs associated with lean manufacturing; support plant-wide lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Accountable for maintenance budget planning and tracking; identify cost saving opportunities.
• Develop and execute effective TPM program; execute an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize downtime.
• Assure that production equipment is capable of producing within the specifications and tolerances required by production.
• Consult with engineering regarding desirable modifications to existing equipment.
• Assist in and coordinate resources for the installation of major equipment.
• Organizational Vitality
• Develop, coach and manage a department qualified to maintain all equipment and processes in a safe and efficient working condition.
• Communicate regularly with all department personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure effective two-way communication concerning maintenance issues and best practices.
• Strengthen departmental teamwork and facilitate training and/or learning opportunities; foster team cohesiveness.
• Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance and T&D department.
• Provide backup to other managers, as needed, and support other miscellaneous tasks supporting plant operations.

• Establish and define maintenance schedules with Planning to coordinate preventive, predictive and improvement programs.
• Quickly evaluate mechanical and electrical malfunctions and make recommendations for best course of action. Lead problem solving techniques and support team in the conversion of conceptual ideas into practical resolutions.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team to develop new processes and methods as required.
• Drive consistency and standards in maintenance performance metrics.
• Establis…