Job Description

Job Title:  Production Maintenance Manager

Location:  Cleveland, OH

Business Unit:  Team Wendy

Purpose of Position:

Carry out essential tasks to ensure that special projects and the overall maintenance of the Cleveland site are executed both tactically and strategically. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of the organization's facilities. This role demands strong leadership, a proactive problem-solving approach, and exceptional communication skills to effectively manage a diverse team of maintenance staff and external contractors.

Essential Duties and/or Functions:

• Lead the Maintenance Department: Oversee both process and facilities maintenance, including budgeting, training, scheduling, and troubleshooting, to ensure optimal maintenance standards and equipment readiness.
• Manage MRO Budget and Area: Control the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) area and its associated budget.
• Participate in Tier Meetings: Regularly attend Tier Meetings to provide support and feedback on Best Practices
• Ensure a Safe Work Environment: Collaborate with all departments to maintain a safe manufacturing environment for all employees.
• Delegate and Communicate: Assign maintenance tasks, and communicate effectively with engineering and department managers.
• Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop and review maintenance instructions and establish tasks for preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with Contractors: Engage with external contractors for work required at the facility.
• Handle Equipment Installation and Relocation: Oversee the installation of new equipment and the relocation of existing equipment.
• Utilize PPE Properly: Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Time and Project Management: Efficiently manage time and responsibilities, including special projects on short notice.
• Handle Non-Hazardous Waste: Manage and dispose of non-hazardous chemical waste appropriately.
• Support EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety): Provide support for Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives as needed.
• Train Maintenance Staff: Educate maintenance employees on all required materials and procedures.
• Track Utilities: Monitor and report utility information to corporate as requested.
• Promote Energy Efficiency: Continuously seek and implement processes to reduce energy consumption where possible.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent degree and/or equivalent working experience.
• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience in a maintenance and or facilities role.
• 5+ years minimum of skilled trades work in a manufacturing environment
• PC literate with strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills
• Proficient in multiple technical disciplines, analytics, and assurance techniques
• Must have the ability to lead, motivate, and develop personnel, particularly with project and cross-functional teams
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures manual, and to comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, lead, co-workers and other personnel. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Experience with plumbing, pipe fitting, welding & fabrication, and electrical.  
• Intermediate math skills are needed to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations. Must be able to measure using the metric system.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Forklift and airlift experience. 

Preferred/Desired Skills and/or Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree preferred
• Direct experience working in a Proactive Maintenance System environment is preferred.
• A self-motivated and team leader with good written and communication abilities.
• Direct work experience troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical systems and equipment
• Manufacturing experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Organization and follow-through work traits.

About Avon Technologies:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders.  With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection.  We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

Internal Relationships:

Maintenance Team; Operations/Production Department; Facilities Management; Safety and Compliance Department; Engineering and Technical Support; Human Resources (HR); Procurement and Supply Chain; Finance and Budgeting; Senior Management.

External Relationships:

Vendors and Suppliers; Contractors; Regulatory Agencies; Industry Associations; Emergency Services; Consultants; Customers or Clients; Local Community.

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
 
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
 
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
 
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $110,000 to $125,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability