Operations Excellence Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

The Operational Excellence, Engineering, & Maintenance Manager leads the deployment and sustainment of the Apogee Management System (AMS) across manufacturing operations and is accountable for driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through disciplined problem solving, standard work, and engineering-based solutions. Additionally, this role utilizes AMS tools to drive equipment up time, increased throughput, & scrap reduction. Other Maintenance responsibilities include Capital project management oversight, spare part management, maintenance team execution, and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR to identify performance gaps, prioritize improvement work, and embed AMS principles into daily operations, while providing technical leadership to ensure ownership and continuous improvement of core manufacturing systems and capabilities. Success in this role requires strong leadership presence, clear prioritization, critical thinking, and a hands‑on approach to execution that builds credibility with manufacturing leaders and delivers sustained operational results.

• Oversee the maintenance supervisor, plant engineering, & operational excellence engineer(s).
• Coach and develop supervisors, engineers, and operators in continuous improvement behaviors, standard work, and problem-solving discipline.
• Adhere to established EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all associates.
• Adhere to established Policies, Standards, and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Undertake job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Company's Core Values.

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of the Apogee Management System (AMS) across assigned manufacturing sites.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, throughput, scrap reduction, and cost through structured improvement initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement work aligned with business goals and operational metrics.
• Apply operational excellence methods and structured problem-solving approaches (e.g., Kaizen, A3, PDCA, DMAIC, standard work, visual management) to resolve operational issues and embed continuous improvement into daily operations.
• Analyze production, quality, and labor data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead change adoption efforts to ensure improvements are implemented consistently and sustained across departments and shifts.
• Ensure sustainment and continuous improvement of core manufacturing processes, through standard work, performance monitoring, and disciplined execution.
• Track, communicate, and report results of improvement initiatives, including performance gains and cost savings.

• Development, implementation, training, and monitoring of predictive and preventative maintenance system with a focus on equipment uptime, equipment performance and maintenance efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering personnel to evaluate and resolve facility and equipment problems. Including obtaining and coordinating the materials, equipment, and resources necessary to complete necessary repairs.
• Review production and maintenance reports and statistics to plan maintenance activities.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Lead standardization of maintenance practices across site, including preventive maintenance programs, spare parts inventory management, and CMMS use.
• Oversight of annual facility spend budget and identification of cost reduction opportunities.
• Facility and Equipment Capital Investment project management from identification through sustained completion.
• Develop and lead technical training initiatives and apprenticeships to build a professionalized maintenance workforce aligned with future business needs.

• Support long-term facilities planning, including energy management, preventative lifecycle planning, and strategic capital improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and oversee maintenance of all facilities, utilities, and related facility equipment, including gas, electricity, HVAC, and compressed air.
• Coordinate janitorial, snow removal and grounds maintenance including contracted services.
• Assist in the evaluation, development, and management of service contracts to supplement onsite…