Job Summary

Manages a team of maintenance and engineering professionals responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Is accountable for team performance, equipment uptime, and the successful execution of preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. Adapts departmental priorities in response to operational needs, resource availability, and production demands. Makes decisions within defined policies and procedures and receives direction from senior leadership as needed. Provides hands-on technical guidance to team members, cross-functional partners, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Manages maintenance and engineering operations to support equipment availability, system reliability, and production performance across multiple work areas.

Directs work flow of engineers, technicians, and maintenance staff, ensuring timely completion of preventive maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects.

Coordinates processes and assignments related to work order prioritization, downtime response, and vendor support across shifts and functional departments.

Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards through routine audits, inspections, and documentation control.

Implements asset management strategies, including spare parts inventory control, reliability-centered maintenance planning, and equipment lifecycle analysis.

Advises internal stakeholders on technical options for equipment upgrades, layout changes, and long-term infrastructure investments.

Attends cross-functional meetings to align departmental goals with broader operational initiatives, facility expansions, or system upgrades.

Hires, trains, and develops team members by supporting onboarding, skills development, and performance improvement plans.

Evaluates performance of direct reports through regular coaching, annual reviews, and alignment of objectives with department priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering

Licenses/Certificates: Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Managing maintenance and engineering resources

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: Professional Engineer (PE) licenseProject Management Professional (PMP)OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Managing maintenance and engineering resources, preferably large teams (> 40)

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5%

Standing: 90%

Sitting: 5%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Courage
Drives Results
Attracts Top Talent
Financial Acumen
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality

Skills

Influencing Skills
Accountability
Engineering Design Process
Purchasing
Lean Manufacturing
Scrum (Software Development)
Quality Assurance
Program Management
Budgeting
Software Engineering
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More