2nd Shift Assistant Maintenance Manager

At NOVO Health Services, we are transforming healthcare linen management through innovation, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety and infection prevention. We partner with leading healthcare systems across the country to deliver hygienically clean linen solutions through advanced utilization tracking, inventory management, and distribution programs that help hospitals improve efficiency while reducing costs.

Our HLAC-accredited facilities utilize state‑of‑the‑art processing technology, industry‑leading quality standards, and best‑in‑class operational practices to ensure exceptional service for our healthcare partners every day.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Assistant Maintenance Manager to join our leadership team.

Position Summary

The Assistant Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting the reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment, utilities, and facility systems. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, this individual will help drive equipment uptime, operational efficiency, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and team development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on maintenance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while developing high‑performing teams.

What You’ll Do

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Assist the Chief Engineer in managing the maintenance, repair, and operation of all production equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation‑related issues.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, reliability, and asset utilization.
• Provide technical leadership during equipment failures, emergency repairs, and operational disruptions.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and mentor maintenance technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure maintenance work orders and projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Support employee development through training, cross‑training, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture through training, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, work orders, and spare parts inventories through CMMS systems.
• Assist with the development and implementation of maintenance SOPs, preventive maintenance procedures, and best practices.
• Support capital projects from planning and budgeting through execution and startup.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Quality, and Leadership teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Assist with vendor management, contractor oversight, and procurement activities.
• Participate in facility upgrades, sustainability initiatives, energy management programs, and process improvement projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and reliability‑centered maintenance principles.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5‑10 years of progressive maintenance, engineering, reliability, or technical leadership experience within manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, textile, laundry, medical device, food processing, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance systems, reliability programs, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel,…