Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Description Position at Judd Wire, Inc. – Maintenance & Facilities Manager – Turners Falls, MA The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for the leadership, development, and execution of the company's maintenance and facilities functions, ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of site infrastructure and manufacturing assets. Hiring Range: $106,709.14 – $146,725.73 per year (exempt) Job Duties Lead all maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime. Develop and execute reliability strategies supporting manufacturing performance and operational stability. Drive continuous improvement of equipment availability and maintenance effectiveness. Establish maintenance priorities aligned with business requirements and operational needs. Lead root‑cause investigations related to equipment failures and recurring reliability issues. Serve as the organizational leader for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Develop TPM systems and drive adoption throughout manufacturing operations. Partner with Manufacturing leadership to implement autonomous maintenance practices. Lead and develop a maintenance organization of approximately 20–25 employees. Directly manage maintenance supervisors and establish clear expectations and accountability. Serve as a core stakeholder in capital investment projects involving manufacturing equipment and facilities. Participate in equipment selection and technical evaluation activities. Manage contractor activities associated with installation and commissioning. Develop and manage: Maintenance operating budget Facilities budget Contractor spend Spare parts inventory investment Ensure cost‑effective utilization of maintenance resources while maintaining reliability objectives. Ensure maintenance activities comply with all applicable safety and environmental requirements. Partner with EHS to eliminate hazards and improve workplace safety. Qualifications Broad knowledge of a discipline such as Chemical, Electrical or Materials Science & Engineering. B.S. degree in a related field required (4-year college education). Over 5 years and up to and including 7 years of progressive learning experience. Ability to use considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, to devise new or modify requirements such as budget, equipment, etc. and make related decisions controlled by precedent. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Working conditions will expose employee to dust, cold, heat, noise, fumes, vibrations, etc. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision FSA/HSA 401(k) with Employer Match Life, AD&D and Disability PTO and Holidays Employee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr