What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Leader position at Knauf Insulation?
Overview
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.
"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Offsite Free Clinic
- Virtual Medical Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation time to enjoy getting away
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
As the Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the maintenance department, ensuring that all equipment operates efficiently to meet manufacturing targets. You will lead a team of maintenance professionals, manage budgets, and implement preventive maintenance programs to support the plant's operations. Your leadership will foster a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement in quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.
*May be hired as a Manager or Supervisor, depending on experience, skillset, and department need.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and optimize plant performance from a maintenance perspective, addressing issues proactively.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to meet current and future maintenance requirements.
- Manage the annual maintenance budget, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team to ensure technical and leadership growth.
- Oversee maintenance work orders using SAP and ensure timely completion of repairs.
- Collaborate with engineers on equipment requirements and modifications for plant projects.
- Design and update preventive maintenance programs based on production and maintenance data.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, ISO, and Knauf standards.
- Manage maintenance CAPEX projects and support rebuild projects.
- Maintain and operate building utility systems and ensure proper distribution of utilities throughout the plant.
- Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
- Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
- Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a technical field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a technical field, with at least 5 years in a management role.
- Alternatively, 10 years of engineering/maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with 5 years of management experience.
- Experience in a union environment is required for certain facilities.
Skills & Competencies:
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- Strong knowledge of maintenance and management principles, machinery, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with SAP and process improvement methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and strong analytical skills.
- A proactive, detail-oriented, and professional approach to problem-solving.
Why Join Knauf Group?At Knauf, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a family-owned company with a global presence, we value our employees and provide opportunities for growth and development. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.