Maintenance Manager - Production/Manufacturing

Who we are:

We are a family-owned company dating back to 1959, with locations throughout North America and a staff of more than 1700, committed to being an industry leader in sustainable healthcare. We use passion and innovation to create Smarter Laundry Solutions for large healthcare systems across North America. We provide professional healthcare laundry services and a comprehensive range of reusable textiles, including reusable surgical products, designed to support patient care at hospitals and long-term care facilities. We own and operate highly efficient regional laundry plants, including the largest plant in North America.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the General Manager of our Des Moines IA location, the Maintenance Engineer leads the Maintenance team ensuring that all production equipment and systems are functioning at peak performance. They are responsible for all mechanical operations. This includes operation and maintenance of steam boilers, and other industrial washing equipment and troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, steam and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training and support.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and systems to identify potential issues and implement preventative maintenance measures.
• Manage and coordinate all maintenance activities for the laundry plant.
• Plan, schedule and track maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets.
• Lead all equipment installation projects and minimize shut-downs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems to diagnose and resolve equipment failures promptly.
• Partner with plant production teams to ensure safe and optimal performance of laundry equipment.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years similar management experience and proven results in a production or manufacturing environment
• Related education, certificate or training in electrical or millwright
• Working knowledge of electrical, steam, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to handle stress in a constructive manner and deal with emergency situations
• Previous responsibility managing budgets including parts, labor and utilities

Hours of Work & Working Conditions

• Daytime hours with flexibility to address emergencies
• Physical requirements include lifting, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling

Salary Range

• $80 - $110k

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person