What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Drylock Technologies LTD?
Location: Reidsville, NC (onsite)
Department: Operations – Maintenance
Employment Type: Full‑time, Exempt
Reports To: Plant Manager
About Drylock Reidsville
Drylock Technologies’ Reidsville site produces high‑quality baby training pants on high‑speed converting and packaging lines. We’re growing, investing, and laser‑focused on safety, reliability, and world‑class performance.
Role Summary
The Maintenance Manager leads a multi‑skill maintenance team to maximize equipment uptime, build technician capability, and drive continuous improvement across utilities and production assets. This leader establishes the maintenance strategy (PM/TPM/CBM), ensures safe, compliant work practices, and partners closely with Production, Quality, and EHS.
What You’ll Do
- Lead & develop a team of maintenance technicians, leads, and planners; set clear expectations, coach performance, and recognize wins.
- Own the maintenance strategy—PM/TPM schedules, condition‑based work, and rapid response—balancing reliability, cost, and risk.
- Build and run structured training programs (skills matrices, progression paths, OJT labs, vendor training, certification tracking) for technicians.
- Ensure safety & compliance (LOTO, machine guarding, NFPA‑70E, OSHA) and enforce best‑practice permits, procedures, and audits.
- Manage spare‑parts strategy (critical spares, min/max, vendor performance, obsolescence reduction).
- Partner with Project Manager and technology Expert on equipment installs, upgrades, and line trials; own maintenance readiness and documentation.
- Support 24/7 operations with effective on‑call, escalation, and breakdown management processes.
What You Bring
- Proven leadership in an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment (high‑speed converting, packaging, paper/film/web handling, or similar preferred).
- Demonstrated experience designing and running training programs for maintenance technicians.
- Hands‑on electromechanical aptitude; strong grasp of pneumatics, hydraulics, drives, and industrial controls; ability to coach safe troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of PLCs/HMIs and the judgment to involve specialists when appropriate.
- Effective communication across shifts and functions; clear status updates, concise handoffs, and crisp priorities.
- Fast learner who thrives in a dynamic environment; quickly absorbs equipment specifics and standards.
- Track record as a motivator who builds accountable, engaged teams and a culture of excellence.
Education: AS/BS in Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience required.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Onsite role supporting continuous operations; flexibility for off‑shift coverage/on‑call as needed.
- Frequent floor presence around high‑speed equipment; required use of PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.
Competitive Compensation Package