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Associate Director of Maintenance in Maxton

Energy Jobline ZR, Maxton, North Carolina, United States, 28364

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Scope of Position The Associate Director of Maintenance is responsible for leading all plant maintenance operations to ensure the highest levels of equipment reliability, operational performance, and safety.

Partnering closely with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams, this role drives strategies aligned with the site’s core pillars — Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

This position plays a critical role in building and developing a world‑class maintenance organization through training, capability development, and continuous improvement. The Associate Director will also spearhead engineering and maintenance initiatives that enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support the facility’s long‑term strategic goals.

Responsibilities Asset Care & Reliability

Develop and execute the site’s Asset Care and Reliability Strategy, ensuring optimal maintenance of manufacturing and utilities systems.

Align maintenance programs with plant financial, operational, and strategic objectives.

Champion preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and reduce costs.

Technical Leadership

Provide expert technical guidance in equipment selection, installation, and maintenance.

Drive innovation in maintenance technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance productivity.

People Development

Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing maintenance team, ensuring employees have the right skills, tools, and resources to excel.

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to drive performance improvements across key plant KPIs.

Lead maintenance support for Operational Excellence (OPEX) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve maintenance and reliability issues.

Implement root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.

Strategic Planning & Resource Management

Develop long‑term maintenance and capital investment strategies to ensure operational sustainability.

Optimize budgets, resources, and MRO inventory to achieve cost and reliability targets.

Scope & Complexity

Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a large, diverse team while maintaining engagement and performance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders to align maintenance goals with plant strategy.

Operational Efficiency: Continuously evaluate and enhance maintenance processes for improved performance.

Safety & Compliance: Ensure maintenance operations comply with all OSHA, GMP, and food safety requirements.

Technical Mastery: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain best‑in‑class practices.

Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with equipment reliability and downtime.

Performance Tracking: Use data‑driven metrics to monitor progress and sustain continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Impact

As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the Associate Director of Maintenance partners with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR.

You will lead a team of 100+ employees, overseeing hundreds of assets across 13 high‑speed production lines in a 2 million sq. ft. food manufacturing facility.

Qualifications - Required

High School Diploma or GED

8+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience — ideally in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing

Qualifications -

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related technical field

Proven success in leading and inspiring large technical teams

Demonstrated experience implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or similar transformation programs

Six Sigma, CMRP, or equivalent certification

Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP, and strong understanding of MRO operations

Working knowledge of GMP, sanitary design, and equipment installation/modification standards

Experience applying RCM, FMEA, and RCA methodologies

Background in continuous or 24/7 operations within a matrixed organization

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