Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Assistant Maintenance Manager

Location: Georgetown, KY 40324

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Shift: 8-hour day shift, Monday to Friday (weekends as needed)

Position Overview:

The Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring overall equipment and facility maintenance, minimizing downtime, maintaining safety standards, and achieving waste/productivity goals. This role oversees maintenance operations, coordinates preventative maintenance programs, manages budgets, and leads technical and non-technical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day production maintenance operations and ensure all equipment and facilities remain functional and safe.
• Supervise and lead maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs for all shop equipment; prioritize tasks in coordination with production management.
• Develop, influence, and manage departmental budgets, costs, and vendor relationships.
• Utilize problem-solving and creative thinking to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Remain knowledgeable about all operational aspects of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, air handling units, plumbing, overhead doors, mechanical systems, process controls, pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
• Conduct and document inspections (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) of facilities and equipment.
• Schedule and document maintenance, repairs, tests, and inspections to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and hazardous waste regulations.
• Maintain inventory of parts and tools to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure completion of safety training and proper documentation of department records.
• Coordinate work schedules and priorities to meet operational needs.

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of building systems in a manufacturing facility.
• Understanding of blueprints, schematics, control diagrams, materials, and finishes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• AA degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Ability to maintain an “on-call” schedule and work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Broad experience in plant equipment maintenance, electrical, welding, and fabrication processes.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Referral program