Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Maintenance / Facility Engineering Manager

Position Summary:

This is a new leadership position reporting to the Engineering Manager at Prysmian Group's Jackson, TN facility, which produces Datacom & OEM Assembly products .

As the facility continues to aggressively increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs, we are seeking a Maintenance / Facility Engineering Manager to provide direction, leadership, and strategic oversight for the Maintenance Department.

This role will play a critical part in ensuring the reliability of plant equipment, supporting facility improvements, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence.

Basic Function:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Maintenance / Facility Engineering Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of maintenance and facility activities through the effective management and utilization of the Maintenance Department.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Equipment repair and reliability.
• New equipment installation.
• Facility construction, modification, and repair.
• Maintenance department management.
• Environmental compliance.
• Regulatory requirements across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Cost and budget management.

The position is responsible for ensuring these activities are completed efficiently, safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule .

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability:

• Direct the activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure all plant equipment is properly maintained and repaired with minimum downtime .
• Establish and manage preventive maintenance schedules for all plant machinery.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are executed according to schedule.
• Supervise the installation of new machinery and equipment.
• Inspect and approve new equipment prior to placing it into production.
• Maintain appropriate equipment records following installation and implementation.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Production Department Managers and Production Scheduling to align maintenance activities with manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall manufacturing performance.

Facilities & Capital Projects:

• Oversee building construction, modifications, repairs, and facility improvement projects.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Establish performance specifications for contractors and vendors.
• Solicit, evaluate, and approve vendor bids as appropriate.
• Monitor contracted work to ensure quality, performance, safety, and specification compliance .
• Manage special engineering and facility projects as required.

Budget & Cost Management:

• Develop, manage, and control the Maintenance Department budget.
• Monitor departmental spending and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance and facility costs while maintaining safety, quality, and reliability.
• Ensure maintenance activities support the facility's overall productivity and cost-reduction objectives.

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce all applicable safety procedures and policies within the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support Health & Safety programs, including:

  • Safety training.
  • Record keeping.
  • Reporting.
  • Compliance activities.

Environmental Responsibilities:

The Maintenance / Facility Engineering Manager will manage the facility's environmental program and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations .

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct routine environmental compliance audits.

• Complete required corporate and government environmental reporting.
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Monitor stormwater and wastewater discharge processes and prevention activities.
• Manage oil spill prevention and control activities.
• Oversee industrial solid waste activities.
• Maintain and update the Hazard Communication Program .
• Conduct routine inspections and audits.
• Maintain required environmental records and documentation.
• Serve as the facility expert for Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) activities.

Leadership & Supervision:

The Maintenance / Facility Engineering Manager is responsible for the direction and leadership of all Maintenance Department associates .

The role also provides leadership and oversight for the facility's environmental control efforts.

Success in this position requires the ability to:

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Establish clear priorities and expectations.
• Foster teamwork and accountability.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Partner closely with Production, Engineering, and other functional leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout maintenance and facility operations.
• Balance immediate operational needs with long-term equipment reliability and facility strategy.

Key Requirements:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A results-driven mindset with demonstrated success in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in Maintenance Engineering and Environmental Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the ability to understand and manage the big picture .
• A strong results and business-focused mindset .
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to motivate teams, communicate effectively, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, organizational, and administrative capabilities.
• High energy, urgency, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing Health & Safety programs , including training, record keeping, and reporting.

• Experience working in a team-based environment and/or formal training in:

  • Team dynamics.
  • Facilitation.
  • Problem solving.
• Ability to serve as the facility expert on ESH activities .

Desired Background:

• 7–10 years of Maintenance Engineering experience .
• Project Management experience .
• Proven ability to work effectively in team-based environments .
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance, facility engineering, and environmental compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required .
• Master's degree preferred .

What Success Looks Like:

The successful Maintenance / Facility Engineering Manager will help create a facility where equipment reliability, safety, environmental compliance, productivity, and cost efficiency work together to support world-class manufacturing performance.

This leader will build a strong maintenance organization, minimize equipment downtime, develop associates, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify opportunities to continuously improve the Jackson, TN facility.