Maintenance Systems & Planning Manager

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Maintenance Systems & Planning Manager to lead the standardization and continuous improvement of maintenance operations across our three production facilities. This role is the central architect of how maintenance is planned, executed, and optimized company-wide — building the procedures, tools, training programs, and standards that govern our production network.

This is a hands-on leadership role without direct reports. The Maintenance Systems & Planning Manager partners closely with each site’s Maintenance Manager and Tech IVs, serving as their primary resource and mentor. The position requires regular travel to all production facilities.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Standardization & PM Program Development

▪ Lead the standardization of maintenance practices across all three production facilities, creating consistent, repeatable processes company-wide

▪ Mentor site Maintenance Managers as they build out their individual preventive-maintenance programs

▪ Ensure alignment of all site-level PM activity with enterprise standards and best practices

▪ Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance procedures to reduce downtime and increase reliability

CMMS Ownership (MaintainX)

▪ Serve as company-wide system owner for MaintainX, Dempsey’s Computerized Maintenance Management System

▪ Manage the vendor account-executive relationship and system licensing

▪ Lead full CMMS implementation at each production location

▪ Conduct ongoing PM and parts audits to ensure data integrity and system accuracy

▪ Oversee the escalated work-order process across all sites

▪ Establish and maintain company standards for parts creation, work-order completion, asset creation, and PM completion

Equipment Install Project Management & Reliability

▪ Partner with senior leadership to specify equipment and plan capital and reliability projects across all production sites

▪ Manage smaller install projects independently; collaborate on larger projects with the Senior Director

▪ Lead major reliability efforts on tunnel/RAU systems, boilers, dryer controls, and fire-suppression systems

▪ Track project timelines, scope, and budgets; communicate status to leadership

Vendor Relationship Management

▪ Serve as the primary liaison for Dempsey’s maintenance vendor network

▪ Manage vendor correspondence for parts procurement, install planning, and repair coordination

▪ Handle smaller vendor projects independently; partner with senior leadership on larger engagements

▪ Key vendor relationships include Kannegiesser, E-Tech, Innoway, Integritec, Ecolab, Keyence, Johnson Controls, BDS, and others

Maintenance Training & Technician Development

▪ Drive development of structured on-the-job training materials and skills-progression programs for maintenance technicians

▪ Create evaluation frameworks for each technician level, establishing a clear career pathway within the trades

▪ Partner with leadership to build and maintain training documentation and competency assessments

▪ Coach and develop site Maintenance Managers to grow their teams’ technical capabilities

Talent & Intern Program Management

▪ Manage and mentor the Maintenance & Engineering summer intern program (typically two interns per year)

▪ Create intern project scopes, host weekly check-ins, and keep participants on track toward deliverables

▪ Actively participate in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance technicians across all sites

Qualifications
Education & Certifications

▪ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or a closely related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

▪ Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CMRP, CPMM, CEM or trade licensure) a plus

Experience

▪ 7-10 years of progressive experience in maintenance management, plant engineering, or a related industrial discipline required

▪ Proven experience managing or implementing a CMMS platform (MaintainX experience a plus)

▪ Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, from scoping through completion

▪ Experience coordinating with external vendors for parts procurement, repairs, and equipment installations

▪ Background in industrial laundry, uniform services, textile production, or similar manufacturing environments preferred

▪ Prior experience developing technician training programs or structured skills-progression frameworks preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

▪ Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and best practices

▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to mentor and influence without direct authority

▪ Ability to manage competing priorities across a multi-site, geographically dispersed organization

▪ Familiarity with boiler systems, tunnel washers, dryer controls, or fire-suppression systems preferred

▪ Proficiency with MS Office Suite; comfortable working with data and maintenance metrics

▪ Willingness and ability to travel regularly to production facilities

▪ Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required

Dempsey Uniform is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with ADA requirements. 

 

 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

  

Since its founding in 1959, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply has become a leading uniform and linen supplier in the Mid-Atlantic by maintaining its family ownership and continuously investing in its people and plant to stay ahead of the competition. At Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, you'll find uniforms, linens and floor mats that can be rented at a low weekly cost that includes weekly pick-up, cleaning and delivery. Our offering includes uniform services, restaurant linen services, towel services, medical linen services and facility services.

    

Technology Leadership

Dempsey is an innovator in our industry because we have always invested in opportune technologies for our business. Dempsey’s state-of-the-art processing facility in Jessup, PA opened to both local and industry acclaim for it's technology. Dempsey is committed to leveraging technologies that control our customers' costs and enhance their service experience.

 

Financial Strength

Dempsey has grown rapidly, yet responsibly, over the past five years. Through five strategic acquisitions, a well-developed management team, and excellent banking relationships, Dempsey has welcomed hundreds of new customers and enhanced existing customer relationships.

 

Environmental Leadership

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is committed to a sustainable future through environmental stewardship and conservation of the earth's natural resources.  Dempsey has become a leader in both the textile rental industry and our local community in preserving our environment. 

 

Continuity for Keeping Promises

The Dempsey Difference is about our commitment to keeping promises. A commitment that extends to every single one of our employees, many of whom have spent most of their careers with us. As a result, the same people that make our promises will be there to fulfill them.

 

It all makes for a really promising future. We hope you'll consider joining the Dempsey Family and continue our legacy of keeping promises.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.