S&C Electric Company
Manager - Maintenance Facilities
S&C Electric Company, Palatine, Illinois, United States, 60251
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Manager - Maintenance Facilities
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S&C Electric Company
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This range is provided by S&C Electric Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $124,960.00/yr - $165,572.00/yr
Job Description As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real‑world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100‑year history of innovation and has been 100% employee‑owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward‑thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee‑owner
Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm On‑Site (Palatine, IL)
Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $124,960 - $165,572. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Manager – Maintenance Overview The Manager‑Maintenance will oversee the facilities, equipment, and related services to meet the needs of the plant.
The manager will be responsible for implementing process improvements and contributing to the achievement of our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in safety, quality, equipment availability, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The manager collaborates closely with colleagues in other departments to promote cross‑department teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Promote a safety culture and take all reasonable precautions to protect team members from illness or injury. Investigate and report on safety incidents.
Establish key elements of tactical and operational plans with measurable contributions towards the achievement of results of the sub‑job family. Focus is on short‑term operational plans (e.g., 1 year or less). Develop new processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the job family strategy.
Initiate and participate in LPS/CI initiatives; create and/or maintain meaningful visuals such as KPI boards.
Uphold and promote a professional work environment, addressing minor conflicts and fostering teamwork in line with S&C’s values. Monitor team tasks and provide regular feedback, both constructive and encouraging. Recognize and acknowledge team achievements and guide team members toward growth opportunities through mentoring and coaching.
Oversee and guide team members on production maintenance processes and workflows, coordinating with department leaders and cascading best practices down to team members through team leads. Support the planning and coordinating of department schedules, inventory, preventive maintenance needs, and more. Review and ensure team understanding of goals and oversee the upkeep of KPI boards.
Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of production equipment. Provide recommendations and support the planning for major replacements/restorations of equipment. Use the CMMS to address and document maintenance needs.
Work cross‑functionally to ensure part and supply inventories align with scheduled maintenance.
Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, investigate and report on safety incidents, maintain and promote a safety‑conscious manufacturing environment, enforce health and safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment for all employees, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to facilities operations.
Create production and status reports. Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems impacting production. Report issues regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel to function leadership.
Uphold and promote a professional work environment, addressing minor conflicts and fostering teamwork in line with S&C’s values. Monitor team tasks and provide regular feedback, both constructive and encouraging. Recognize and acknowledge team achievements and guide team members toward growth opportunities through mentoring and coaching.
Support the Manager in overseeing the department’s budget, providing recommendations and helping to review expenditures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent coursework
10+ years of well‑rounded experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of production equipment. Experience should include machining replacement parts and specific knowledge of CNC machines and control systems. Experience must include team leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience with major machinery calibration, alignment, and installation. Expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex control systems and machinery.
Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in a manufacturing setting.
Good leadership skills within a manufacturing environment, with an ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results.
Solid critical thinking, organizational, planning, and project management skills, creative problem‑solving when obstacles arise.
Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
Great communication skills, (written, verbal, listening, and presentation) able to liaise with internal stakeholders from support staff to function leadership
Adequate financial math skills with the ability to support budgetary decisions.
Good analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions and problem‑solve issues.
Proven success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels, and collaborating at an operational level.
Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively and finds ways to get things accomplished, even when faced with challenges.
Good analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to leverage data to distil trends and insights that drive continuous improvement.
Decision‑making capabilities with an ability to make balanced and informed decisions that help S&C achieve business goals.
Knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Hazardous goods handling training.
Preferred: Total Productive Maintenance experience (TPM).
Equal‑Opportunity Employment S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.
About Us In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people‑first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent‑development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief that diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&DD Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
About The Team In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C’s longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C’s processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow’s energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, our team members, and our world.
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Manager - Maintenance Facilities
role at
S&C Electric Company
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
This range is provided by S&C Electric Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $124,960.00/yr - $165,572.00/yr
Job Description As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real‑world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100‑year history of innovation and has been 100% employee‑owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward‑thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee‑owner
Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm On‑Site (Palatine, IL)
Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $124,960 - $165,572. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Manager – Maintenance Overview The Manager‑Maintenance will oversee the facilities, equipment, and related services to meet the needs of the plant.
The manager will be responsible for implementing process improvements and contributing to the achievement of our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in safety, quality, equipment availability, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The manager collaborates closely with colleagues in other departments to promote cross‑department teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Promote a safety culture and take all reasonable precautions to protect team members from illness or injury. Investigate and report on safety incidents.
Establish key elements of tactical and operational plans with measurable contributions towards the achievement of results of the sub‑job family. Focus is on short‑term operational plans (e.g., 1 year or less). Develop new processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the job family strategy.
Initiate and participate in LPS/CI initiatives; create and/or maintain meaningful visuals such as KPI boards.
Uphold and promote a professional work environment, addressing minor conflicts and fostering teamwork in line with S&C’s values. Monitor team tasks and provide regular feedback, both constructive and encouraging. Recognize and acknowledge team achievements and guide team members toward growth opportunities through mentoring and coaching.
Oversee and guide team members on production maintenance processes and workflows, coordinating with department leaders and cascading best practices down to team members through team leads. Support the planning and coordinating of department schedules, inventory, preventive maintenance needs, and more. Review and ensure team understanding of goals and oversee the upkeep of KPI boards.
Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of production equipment. Provide recommendations and support the planning for major replacements/restorations of equipment. Use the CMMS to address and document maintenance needs.
Work cross‑functionally to ensure part and supply inventories align with scheduled maintenance.
Promote safety awareness and housekeeping, investigate and report on safety incidents, maintain and promote a safety‑conscious manufacturing environment, enforce health and safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment for all employees, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to facilities operations.
Create production and status reports. Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems impacting production. Report issues regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel to function leadership.
Uphold and promote a professional work environment, addressing minor conflicts and fostering teamwork in line with S&C’s values. Monitor team tasks and provide regular feedback, both constructive and encouraging. Recognize and acknowledge team achievements and guide team members toward growth opportunities through mentoring and coaching.
Support the Manager in overseeing the department’s budget, providing recommendations and helping to review expenditures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent coursework
10+ years of well‑rounded experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of production equipment. Experience should include machining replacement parts and specific knowledge of CNC machines and control systems. Experience must include team leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience with major machinery calibration, alignment, and installation. Expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex control systems and machinery.
Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in a manufacturing setting.
Good leadership skills within a manufacturing environment, with an ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results.
Solid critical thinking, organizational, planning, and project management skills, creative problem‑solving when obstacles arise.
Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
Great communication skills, (written, verbal, listening, and presentation) able to liaise with internal stakeholders from support staff to function leadership
Adequate financial math skills with the ability to support budgetary decisions.
Good analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions and problem‑solve issues.
Proven success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels, and collaborating at an operational level.
Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively and finds ways to get things accomplished, even when faced with challenges.
Good analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to leverage data to distil trends and insights that drive continuous improvement.
Decision‑making capabilities with an ability to make balanced and informed decisions that help S&C achieve business goals.
Knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Hazardous goods handling training.
Preferred: Total Productive Maintenance experience (TPM).
Equal‑Opportunity Employment S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.
About Us In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people‑first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent‑development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief that diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&DD Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
About The Team In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C’s longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C’s processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow’s energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, our team members, and our world.
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