Manager Maintenance

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. Our culture is built on collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Under the GAF roof you will have the tools, resources, and supportive community that will empower you to grow your career while driving innovation and protecting what matters most.

• Partner with the EHS team to ensure plant compliance with all state, federal, and local safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Lead safety inspections, facilitate training, and maintain and update Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) databases.
• Champion continuous improvement across the maintenance team through 5S, lean, kaizen, and other process improvement projects.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the plant’s maintenance workflow process, including planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation.
• Track, analyze, and improve maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee the plant’s storeroom inventory and spare parts processes, ensuring critical spares are identified and accessible.
• Manage daily maintenance operations through direct reports such as planners, schedulers, and supervisors, optimizing machine availability while balancing costs.
• Support root cause analysis for extended downtime events and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in the development, submission, and approval of the annual capital plan.
• Manage outage planning, prioritization, execution, and scheduling of work orders and tasks.
• Develop and maintain the plant’s maintenance budget and forecast, managing departmental performance objectives and financial acumen.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or maintenance discipline with 2+ years experience in a safety-sensitive environment.
• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years experience in a safety-sensitive environment with increasing team leadership responsibilities.
• 2+ years of people leadership and team building experience.

• Direct management of maintenance team in high-volume manufacturing or continuous web manufacturing operation.
• Experience with CMMS (Maximo preferred).
• Ability to relocate as part of career progression.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and manage people.

• Advanced knowledge of CMMS/Inventory Management software.
• Intermediate proficiency in G Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of Maintenance & Reliability principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices such as maintenance planning, scheduling, work execution and feedback systems.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals including machine design, rotating equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, bearings, lubrication.
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical and electrical industrial systems and controls.
• Intermediate skills in AC/DC electricity and control systems (PLC’s, HMI’s, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of vibration analysis and laser alignment preferred.
• Intermediate budgeting, accounting, and finance skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team building skills with commitment to talent development.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Intermediate knowledge of operational processes and how maintenance activities can impact them.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Stationary Position – Occasionally
• Move/Traverse – Frequently
• Transport/Lifting – Frequently (50 lb)
• Transport/Carrying – Frequently (50 lb)
• Exerting Force/Pushing – Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling – Frequently
• Ascend/Descend – Frequently
• Balancing – Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping – Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling – Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching – Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling – Frequently
• Reaching – Constantly
• Handling – Constantly
• Grasping – Frequently
• Feeling – Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking –…