Head Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance ManagerPosted 28-Jul-2026 (EST)111 Raines Street, South Hill, VA, USA$100,000 to $110, 000 SalaryFull TimeLooking for a dynamic leader, for a fast paced and growing company.Head Plant Engineer opportunity with a family-owned regional company who has been growing successfully since 1934. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of at least 3-5 years plant maintenance and leadership experience. Candidate must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management, manage and support engineering teams and believe in well-defined preventative maintenance programs.This position is responsible for the overall reliability, maintenance, engineering, and continuous improvement of all manufacturing equipment, facilities and related systems. This position provides leadership to the maintenance department while overseeing capital projects, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and plant infrastructure.Ideal candidate will be able to implement plans to reduce maintenance costs, maintain compliance, and support production through engineering solutions and effective maintenance management.Minimum job requirements include knowledge of several of the following areas:Direct and supervise all maintenance personnel.Develop employee schedulesPromote a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and safety.Ensure appropriate staffing to support production and emergency maintenance needs.Develop, implement, and continuously improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PM) programs.  Monitor maintenance KPIs including:Equipment uptime Downtime PM completion rate Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)Facilities and Utilities ManagementOversee maintenance and operation of:BoilersAir compressorsWelding and PipingHydraulics and pneumaticsElectrical circuitry and PLC' sElectro/mechanical utility and electrical trouble shootingGeneral equipment and building maintenance.Experience with air cylinders, solenoid valves, steam traps, motor starters, gear reducers, inverter drives, or industrial laundry equipment is a plus.  RESPONSIBILITIESPerform scheduled preventative maintenance programWork with other associates in a team to accomplish goalsMaintain safety and cleanliness standardsAssist in other areas and/or departments as neededSupervision of front-line maintenance personnelTrain and develop existing and new maintenance staffDesign, plan, install, and maintain plant systemsQUALIFICATIONSattention to detailStrong communication skills, verbal and writtenMust be able to work a flexible scheduleMust have the ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 poundsMinimum of at least 5 years maintenance experience3-5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.Associate's degree in engineering or related field or sufficient experience is preferred.BENEFITSGroup benefits package (Medical, Dental, Short-term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with generous company matchGenerous Paid Vacation / PTOStarting Salary $100,000 - $110,000 plus potential bonus programCOMPANY DESCRIPTIONSouthern Textile Service, Inc. is a linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers. Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.Southern Textile Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.