American Air Filter Company, Inc.

Maintenance Manager (Manufacturing Plant)

American Air Filter Company, Inc. • $80K — $95K *
Washington, NC 27889In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of maintenance management experience in manufacturing or industrial settings
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Deep understanding of OSHA regulations and safety compliance
  • Experience managing capital projects and automation initiatives
  • Proficient in using CMMS systems and reliability engineering
  • Skilled in analyzing OEE metrics for improvement

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage engineering and maintenance projects
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely project delivery
  • Track project milestones and implement corrective actions
  • Lead the implementation of advanced automation technologies
  • Train the maintenance team on new technologies and platforms
  • Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Utilize CMMS for maintenance scheduling and reporting
  • Analyze data to enhance equipment reliability
  • Monitor OEE metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Supervise maintenance activities ensuring compliance and safety
  • Manage maintenance team and contractor performance
  • Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and tools
Full Job Description
Position Objective:

The Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance department with a strong focus on project management, application of advanced technologies, automation systems, and the optimization of preventive maintenance strategies. This role will ensure maximum equipment uptime, enhance overall equipment efficiency (OEE), and deliver world-class maintenance support for both routine operations and long-term capital improvement projects.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Plan, manage, and execute maintenance and engineering projects, including capital improvement and facility upgrade initiatives.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and EHS to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
  • Track project milestones, manage risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of automated systems, including PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and IoT-enabled equipment.
  • Work with internal and external partners to ensure seamless integration of automation technologies into existing infrastructure.
  • Train and support the maintenance team on new technologies and automation platforms.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
  • Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to schedule, track, and report on maintenance activities.
  • Analyze maintenance trends and historical data to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance planning.
  • Monitor and report on OEE metrics; identify causes of equipment inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with production and quality teams to drive root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.
  • Champion lean maintenance practices to reduce waste and improve machine performance.
  • Supervise daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution.
  • Manage a team of skilled technicians and contractors, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
  • Maintain inventory of critical spare parts, tools, and supplies to prevent downtime.


Requirements

Position Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree in business, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred or equivalent experience considered;
  2. 5+ years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment;
  3. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills;
  4. Solid understanding of OSHA regulations, safety protocols, and environmental compliance;
  5. Maintains responsibility for the maintenance needs over two plants approximately 1.5 miles from one another;
  6. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills;
  7. Solid understanding of OSHA regulations, safety protocols, and environmental compliance;
  8. Strong experience in managing capital projects and maintenance-related automation initiatives;
  9. In-depth knowledge of CMMS systems, reliability engineering, and maintenance best practices;
  10. Proficient in analyzing OEE and implementing improvement strategies.

About American Air Filter Company, Inc.

American Air Filter Company, Inc. (AAF) is a global leader in clean air solutions and is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. AAF designs, develops, and manufactures air filtration solutions for commercial, industrial, cleanroom, transportation, and nuclear power applications. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. AAF has operations in 22 countries and employs over 3,000 people worldwide.
Learn more about American Air Filter Company, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
2023
* Ladders Estimates

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