What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Maintenance Manager position at Unifi?
We are seeking a Machine Maintenance Manager to join our team.
How will you play an integral role?
The Machine Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance function for the various types of manufacturing equipment and production lines Unifi operates, promoting a strong safety culture while ensuring high equipment reliability, maximizing machine uptime and performance, and controlling maintenance and operating costs.
What is essential for success?
Maintenance Leadership – Leads maintenance operations for manufacturing equipment and production lines by providing technical direction, prioritizing work, and ensuring equipment reliability to support production objectives.
Team Development – Leads and develops the technical skills and knowledge of machine-related maintenance team through coaching, mentoring, training, and continuous performance development.
Safety & Operational Excellence – Promotes a safe work environment by supporting workplace organization, housekeeping, and maintenance best practices while fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance – Leads effective machine-specific preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall asset performance.
Equipment Troubleshooting – Supports the troubleshooting of machine failures and recurring breakdowns by applying systematic problem-solving techniques to restore equipment performance and minimize production interruptions.
Root Cause Analysis – Analyzes equipment failures and identifies root causes to implement sustainable corrective actions that improve machine uptime and long-term reliability.
Capital Projects & Equipment Improvements – Supports equipment upgrades, modifications, and capital projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve equipment capability, efficiency, and reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partners closely with production management and other functional teams to maximize throughput, improve equipment performance, and achieve operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading maintenance operations for manufacturing equipment and production lines
- Leading and developing the technical skills and knowledge of machine-related maintenance personnel
- Supporting safety and operational excellence through workplace organization, housekeeping, and maintenance best practices
- Leading effective machine-specific preventive and predictive maintenance programs through CMMS utilization to support required equipment reliability
- Supporting the troubleshooting of machine failures and recurring breakdowns
- Analyzing equipment failure data and root cause to improve machine uptime
- Supporting equipment upgrades and capital projects
- Working closely with production management to maximize throughput
- Identifying and implementing energy-saving opportunities
Are you qualified for the position?
Education
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or other relevant two-year degree preferred
Experience
- Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment; automated material handling experience preferred
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- CMMS software experience a plus
- Automated material handling maintenance experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Other
- Availability for on-call and after-hours support, as needed
Have we mentioned our impressive benefits?
- Competitive compensation
- Generous vacation & paid holidays
- Flexible work options
- Comprehensive medical & health benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- & more!
About Us
Become part of the UNIFI® team and help change the world. UNIFI is at the forefront of textile manufacturing innovation and fiber science. We are the people behind REPREVE®, the world’s leading brand of recycled fiber. We help major fashion, sports, homeware, and automotive brands make cutting-edge sustainable products. Learn more about what makes Unifi special and how you can start making a difference today.
Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.
Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, work history review, and drug screening.