What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Maintenance position at Stoughton Trailers?
Description
Stoughton Trailers is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
Stoughton Trailers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stoughton Trailers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Stoughton Trailers expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Stoughton Trailers employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
The Director of Maintenance is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations across facilities, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high-quality maintenance programs. The Director will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities, manage budgets, and implement best practices using electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System (eCMMS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance programs to enhance asset reliability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Project Management, Facilities, and Maintenance to align maintenance initiatives with organizational objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance managers, supervisors, and technicians.
- Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within maintenance operations.
- Operations & Maintenance Management
- Oversee the maintenance of production equipment, machinery, and operational assets.
- Ensure the eCMMS system is fully utilized for work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and asset tracking.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards for workplace safety and environmental compliance.
- Manage spare parts inventory, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance solutions.
- Budget & Resource Management
- Develop and manage the maintenance department's annual budget, optimizing costs while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Oversee procurement of maintenance supplies, equipment, and service contracts, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives within maintenance operations.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with Operations, project management, and facilities teams to support capital projects and equipment installations.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure high-quality maintenance services.
- Effectively communicate maintenance priorities and strategies with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years in maintenance management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment, production machinery, and maintenance best practices.
- Experience managing budgets, maintenance teams, and vendor relationships.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance requirements, and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Stoughton Trailers is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
Stoughton Trailers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stoughton Trailers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Stoughton Trailers expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Stoughton Trailers employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
