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Position Summary

The Maintenance Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all production equipment, plant facilities, and supporting infrastructure in a cabinet manufacturing environment. This role leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages maintenance personnel and vendors, and drives continuous improvement to minimize downtime and support production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for woodworking machinery, CNC routers, finishing equipment, dust collection systems, and other plant assets.
• Downtime Reduction: Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to minimize unplanned downtime and maintain production flow.
• Team Leadership: Supervise maintenance technicians and custodial staff; provide training and enforce safety protocols.
• Facility Management: Oversee building systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing), utilities, and grounds to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Manage relationships with service providers for specialized repairs, inspections, facility upgrades, and solid and chemical waste stream removal.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations; maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
• Budget & Inventory Control: Prepare and manage maintenance budgets; maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lean maintenance practices and reliability-centered maintenance strategies to optimize equipment performance.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop contingency plans for equipment failures, power outages, and facility-related emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment, preferably woodworking or cabinet production.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machinery, woodworking equipment, dust collection systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and finishing processes.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong Safety background.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize under pressure.

Working Conditions

• On-site presence required; exposure to woodworking and finishing environments.
• May require after-hours availability for emergencies or scheduled maintenance shutdowns.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person