Maintenance Manager in North Carolina, USA - IDC

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

• A global bedding manufacturer serving retail, hospitality and fashion brands. Its business combines product development, manufacturing and innovation, with a focus on quality and modern production technology. Join the maintenance team and contribute directly to equipment reliability, safe operations and production performance.

Job Description

Maintenance Manager is responsible for all maintenance procedures, repairs and replacement of plant equipment and spare parts, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. In addition, the Maintenance Manager supervises the technicians of the department.

 

• JOB TYPE: Full-time; exempt, salaried position.
• WAGE PER HOUR: Not applicable; exempt, salaried position.
• ANNUAL SALARY: $70,000–$80,000 USD per year, depending on expertise and experience.
• HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time. Specific weekly hours to be confirmed by employer.
• OVERTIME: This position is classified as exempt and salaried. The email’s time-and-a-half overtime terms and potential 45–50-hour preventive maintenance workweeks apply to non-exempt employees; the Maintenance Manager’s specific weekly hours remain to be confirmed.
• WORKWEEK: Monday through Friday. Shift timings are not fixed – they may vary • Day shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. • Afternoon shift: starts at 3:30 PM; end time pending employer confirmation. Schedules may be adjusted based on peak production periods or seasonal business needs. Flexibility is required during these times.

 

JOB DUTIES • Supervise and lead all maintenance processes and operations. • Develop and implement maintenance procedures and best practices. • Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance activities on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis. • Schedule and oversee corrective maintenance based on equipment status and production feedback. • Analyze equipment performance and implement actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime. • Maintain accurate records of equipment history, including breakdowns, interventions, spare parts usage, and downtime analysis. • Ensure all equipment documentation (manuals, diagrams, parts lists) is organized and accessible. • Oversee, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians; manage team schedules and workload. • Maintain accurate spare parts inventory, place orders, and monitor stock levels based on operational needs. • Participate in daily meetings and communicate maintenance objectives and updates to production leadership. • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality expectations in all maintenance activities.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

Qualifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Strong electromechanical knowledge. • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. • Prior experience in Garnett or wool carding or cotton gin and blown fiber or down and feather production preferred. • Welding and brazing experience and ability to train maintenance mechanics in welding and brazing techniques • Prior experience in implementing a preventative maintenance program • Prior experience in implementing a parts inventory and inventory management system. • Prior experience in managing 8 direct techs or more

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial organization, facility management or similar field is preferred (or equivalent experience). • 5+ years of experience in maintenance leadership roles.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Yes. Five or more years in maintenance leadership roles.

IF YES, WHAT EXPERIENCE: Maintenance leadership, strong electromechanical knowledge, welding and brazing and training mechanics in these techniques, implementation of preventive maintenance and parts inventory systems, and management of eight or more direct technicians. Garnett, wool carding, cotton gin, blown fiber, or down and feather production experience preferred.

IS THE EMPLOYEE REQUIRED TO SUPERVISE OTHER WORKERS?: Yes. Supervises the maintenance technicians; oversees, trains and evaluates technicians and manages team schedules and workload.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Not currently part of the facility’s pre-employment process.

DRUG TEST: Not currently part of the facility’s pre-employment process.

ENGLISH LEVEL: Ability to speak, read, and write in English fluently.

TYPE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE DESIRED: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial organization, facility management or similar field is preferred (or equivalent experience).

Additional Information

FLIGHT/TRANSPORTATION

• PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION?: Yes, please review the reimbursement section.
• AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: - Kernersville, NC: Greensboro - GSO - Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO). Assigned destination and airport must be confirmed before booking. - *** Phoenix and Columbus if there are openings and the applicant is selected for any of those locations.

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

• TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE?: Ongoing transportation is not provided. The employer may cover transportation costs temporarily for the selected candidate, if required and approved.
• FOR HOW LONG WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED TO THE WORKER? IS IT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE OR AT THE WORKER’S COST? The employer may cover transportation costs for two weeks to one month, if required for the selected candidate.

 

JOB INCENTIVES

• 401(K)?:Employer matching contribution is offered. 401(k) contributions start 6 months from the start date. There is a 2% match
• HEALTHCARE INSURANCE: Health, dental, and vision coverage starts 30 days after the employee’s start date. Coverage includes the employee’s spouse and family. The company pays 70% of the insurance premium and the worker pays 30%.
• PAID HOLIDAYS: Six paid holidays each year, based on a fixed list to be provided by employer. The rate of pay for holidays not worked must be confirmed by employer.
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO): All employees receive 10 days of PTO per year. Accrual begins on day one and is based on days worked. The exact accrual formula must be confirmed by employer; the example in the email was approximate.

 

HOUSING

• HOUSING OPTION: Permanent housing is not provided. The employer may provide shared temporary accommodation for two weeks to one month, if required for the selected candidate and approved.
• INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS?: Shared temporary accommodation may be provided; specific room arrangements and total number of rooms to be confirmed by employer.