Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Position Summary: The Maintenance Manager at our Feasterville, PA production and distribution facility has overall strategic and operational responsibility for asset reliability, failure prevention programs, and parts inventory/purchasing management. This hands-on leadership role directs a team of maintenance technicians across a multi-shift and multi-building environment, overseeing employee development, setting clear performance accountabilities, and navigating potential union dynamics. The Maintenance Manager serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) responsible for balancing reactive troubleshooting with robust preventive maintenance schedules, maximizing equipment uptime (OEE, MTTR), and conducting root-cause failure analyses. Exercising high discretion, budget control, and independent judgment, this position closely partners with cross-functional production teams to drive continuous improvement, safety compliance, and maximum operational availability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Safety & Compliance Abide by company and worksite safety policies to achieve a "Safety First" workplace. Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, industry standards, and quality control procedures. Manage maintenance activities to meet regulatory, corporate, and site compliance guidelines. Delivery & Customer Excellence Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and coordinate necessary repairs to minimize distribution downtime. Plan, direct, and coordinate maintenance activities to meet plant reliability goals and delivery schedules. Ensure operational availability of assets by maintaining and executing strict preventive maintenance schedules. Maintain flexibility for evening and weekend work to support uninterrupted production operations . Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment to maximize asset reliability and efficiency. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert to provide technical directions to technicians and supervisory personnel. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including equipment uptime, MTTR, and OEE. Conduct Failure Analysis on critical assets to eliminate root causes of failure and prevent future occurrences. Identify opportunities to optimize maintenance processes, implement new technologies, and drive efficiency. Manage all maintenance personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions. Mentor and train technicians to provide increased equipment effectiveness and ensure program sustainability. Generate detailed reports on maintenance activities, equipment status, and operational metrics. Travel between local buildings (FEA & IVY) and other regional facilities to support operational uptime. Quality & Inventory Management Manage parts inventory and oversee departmental purchasing activities. Control the maintenance budget, including parts spend, contractor services, and cost mitigation. Participate in the quality assurance of new builds and modifications to ensure adherence to functional specifications. Diagnose equipment issues effectively using advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills. Business Partnership Work closely with production managers, engineers, and other departments to address equipment issues impacting operations. Collaborate with existing associates to become familiar with current Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability policies. Lead team members using production knowledge and strong communication skills to align goals across groups and individuals. Education and/or Experience: Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years of recent supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Technical Background: Demonstrated hands-on technical experience with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment. Leadership Skills: Proven track record in team building, setting expectations, and establishing employee accountability. Analytical Skills: Practical experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and diagnosing root causes of asset failure. Preferred Education: Technical degree, certification, or formal training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Labor Environment: Prior experience managing maintenance personnel within a unionized workforce. Program Management: Experience designing and sustaining formal preventive maintenance (PM) and asset reliability programs. Financial Management: Direct experience managing departmental budgets, contractor services, capital expenditures, and parts inventory/purchasing systems. Travel: Ability to travel between Feasterville-Trevose and Ivyland Sites(15min apart) Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised: None Competencies/ Technical Skills: Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships with internal and external customers while consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Drives Results: Achieves challenging goals through disciplined execution, accountability, and a strong sense of urgency. Learning Agility: Quickly learns new concepts, processes, and technologies while effectively adapting to changing business needs and priorities. Adaptability: Remains effective under pressure, responds constructively to change, and successfully navigates ambiguity and shifting priorities. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Uses data, critical thinking, and sound judgment to solve daily shipping problems that arise Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively across all levels of the organization. Accountability: Takes ownership of results, holds self and others accountable, and follows through on commitments. Integrity & Trust: Demonstrates honesty, professionalism, and ethical leadership while building credibility and trust throughout the organization. Work Conditions: This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments. Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, forklifts, and warehouse traffic. Exposure to varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions. Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear. Moderate to high noise levels are common in production areas. Position is 1st shift but must be flexible for evening and weekend work. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and work areas. About Us Gibraltar Building Products is a leading North American building products manufacturer, with several manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada. As the top supplier in the residential roof ventilation, drainage and roofing accessories markets, Gibraltar Building Products has extensive scale, top brands such as AirVent, Amerimax, Appleton Supply, Architectural Mailboxes, Award Metals, Berger, DOT Metals, Flamco, Florence, NorWesCo, Nu-Ray Metals, Millenium Metals, Quality Aluminum Products, SBC Supply, Southeastern Metals and Verde. Our portfolio of Brands can be found in the nation's largest home center retailers and building product distributors. Gibraltar Building Products is a segment of Gibraltar Industries, Inc (Nasdaq: Rock) a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. Disclaimer The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.