Maintenance Manager

Description

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for Mecho a division of Springs Window Fashions LLC Maintenance Manager - Edison, NJ (Mechoshade) This is an onsite role. Company Overview Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates. We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor. Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager ensures that all Safety, Quality, Associate Development, and Continuous Improvement goals are achieved for the Maintenance Department as well as the entire plant.  

Responsibilities include working cooperatively as part of the Management Team, driving a culture of accountability and developing the maintenance team to be a high-performing pro-active group with full scope of responsibilities for equipment, services and facilities. 

This role involves a strong focus on Preventative Maintenance, uptime, output, and cost as well as team leadership and development. 

This role is fully based on-site and cannot be performed remotely.

Job Duties 

• Assign and direct activities of maintenance, machine shop, and facilities personnel. 

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of entire facility. 

• Establish and document policies and procedures for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of equipment. 

• Train personnel within the facilities maintenance department. 

• Manage maintenance budgets and ensure cost-effective operations. 

• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports. 

• Oversee inventory program consisting of both facility and machine parts. 

• Contract for repair services not performed in house. 

• Ensure compliance with mechanical, electrical, and all other Federal and state codes. 

• Lead Continuous Improvement efforts, TPM Program and 5S. 

• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork within the maintenance department and facility wide. 

• Maintain Electronic PM system and Asset Control. 

• Lead engineering & facilities projects. 

• Ensure compliance with all facilities and utility regulations. 

• Ensure that Annual Trainings for Authorized Associates (pertaining to Maintenance) are being conducted. For example, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out). 

• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues. 

• Work outside of normal hours (for example, weekends) to complete projects. 

• Ensure permits/contracts are filled out and documented. For example, (Outside Contractor, Hot Work Permits). 

• Manage employees’ work schedule and time-off through our Payroll system (Workforce Manager). 

• Maintain complete, accurate, and up to date records of all maintenance activities, including routine and preventative maintenance, work orders, and unscheduled repairs. 

Requirements

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering or related field 

• Minimum 5 years’ direct experience in mechanical (plant equipment) and/or electronics (building maintenance)

• Minimum 5 years’ direct experience in facilities maintenance. 

• Proficiency with Email communications and MS Office applications like Word and Excel. 

• Experience creating and Implementing Preventative Maintenance Program 

• Experience with Maintenance Technician training and development 

• Facility Maintenance and Vendor contract and relations 

• Maintenance Shop 5S 

• Part stocking/repair and inventory control 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting ability. 

• Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the company. 

• Must be self-motivated and solution oriented. 

• Excellent mechanical skills and an eye for detail. 

• Electrical (PLC) skills. 

• Ability to maintain good relationships with employees, vendors, and senior staff. 

• Experience with AutoCAD and Solid works (Preferred). 

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as OSHA, or other relevant standards.

• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful 

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture  

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always 

• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors 

• Empowerment - We trust our people. 

• Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles, actions, and results. 

• Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR). 

• One Team - We are One Springs Team. 

• Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision. 

• Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving. 

• Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and eligibility. 

The annual base/hourly wage for this position is reasonably expected to be $91-114k/year. Factors which may affect starting pay may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus as well of up to 5%.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements, paid vacation time (pro-rated for 2025 based on start date), eleven paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year.