Maintenance Manager

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Date:
Oct 6, 2025

Location:

Franklin, TN, US 37064
Company:

A. O. Smith Corporation

A.O. Smith is a global leader in residential and commercial water heating equipment, boilers, and water treatment products. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees and operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

As the Maintenance/Tool & Die Manager for APCOM (Water Heater Parts Division of AO Smith) you will direct all activities for operational efficiency and safety of the company s machinery, tools, dies/molds, facilities, and grounds.

• Team Leadership:
  Hire, train, and supervise maintenance technicians and Tool & Die/Machinists, providing guidance and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality work.
• Operations Management:
  Oversee maintenance procedures, including scheduling preventive maintenance, responding to emergencies, and ensuring machinery is in good working order. Make recommendations to repair, refurbish or replace production equipment.
• Budget Management:
  Develop and manage maintenance/tooling budgets, control costs, forecast expenses, and develop capital plans for facility projects and supporting equipment.
• Strategic Planning:
  Create and implement maintenance strategies to prevent failures, extend asset lifespan, and reduce costs.
• Technical Oversight:
  Monitor and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems; interpret blueprints and schematics to resolve problems. Oversee design, construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of dies, tools, and fixtures.
• Vendor & Contractor Management:
  Negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors for maintenance, repair services and housekeeping staff.
• Compliance & Safety:
  Ensure maintenance activities adhere to health and safety regulations; maintain detailed records of inspections and tasks.
• Inventory Management:
  Monitor equipment, parts, and supply inventory, and manage procurement. SAP expertise regarding Maintenance & MRO fields.
• Technical Expertise:
  Provide engineering technical expertise for repair and maintenance of complex tooling and equipment, including troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Process Improvement:
  Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery within the facility, using problem-solving methodologies such as 8 Steps and 5 Whys.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline or combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of related manufacturing experience
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Software proficiency:
  AutoCAD, Solid Works, SAP, Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Experience managing projects in a plant setting
• Experience in demo and installation of manufacturing equipment

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs, and tuition assistance.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with the ADA and applicable state and local law.

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