Maintenance Manager

JELD-WEN, Inc.

Maintenance Manager role at JELD-WEN managing building and equipment maintenance in a manufacturing plant. Ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficiency in operations.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintenance program development and implementation, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in managing budgets, overseeing maintenance activities, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals and KPIs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Preventative Maintenance Program DevelopmentKnowledge of OSHA Health and Safety StandardsSupervisory Experience in ManufacturingLean Manufacturing ConceptsStrong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

CarpentryPlumbingElectrical MaintenanceMachine RepairPlant LayoutSafety ComplianceMaintenance Program ManagementBudget PreparationContinuous ImprovementHuman Resource Principles

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkDecision MakingProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeJELD-WEN Software ApplicationsHand ToolsPower Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentWindow and Door IndustrySQDCITPSPlant SafetyMaintenance Downtime TrackingHazardous Waste DisposalBuilding Security Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in the completion of the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of the building/facility, production equipment and machinery
Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement, goals and objectives, and KEY Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for applicable machinery and equipment, and the building and grounds within the confines of an annual budget, and tracks maintenance downtime.
Develops and/or works with Continuous Improvement (CI) Managers and Teams where applicable.
Arranges for, coordinates, and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed.
Prepares Maintenance budget and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.
Keeps up on technological changes relative to KPI’s for SQDCI, and maintains up-to-date records for all local, state and federal mandates and inspections.
Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices, which may include hazardous waste disposal programs.
Plays key role on internal plant Safety Teams.
Prepares and maintains maintenance reports for the Plant Manager and other appropriate managerial personnel.
Makes recommendations where applicable.
Works with other plant managerial personnel to effectively maintain existing plant facilities and equipment, replaces, and/or makes recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant Manager when necessary in accordance with SQDCI, TPS, and CI initiatives and activities.
Provides training for new and existing employees as directed by the PM.
May conduct performance evaluations of subordinates and make recommendations for salary adjustments to the PM in accordance with Plant and Corporate Policies and Procedures, consistent with JELD-WEN’s KPI’s.
Assists in the selection of new hires, employee coaching and disciplinary issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree in a related field and five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry desired.
An equivalent combination of education/trade schooling, certifications, and experience may be substituted for a college degree at the discretion of management.
One (1) to three (3) years’ supervisory experience is preferred for this position.
Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, machine repair and maintenance, plant layout, safety, painting and janitorial experience required.
Familiarity with associated hand/power tools in the disciplines above required.
Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance, and a fundamental understanding of applicable governmental regulations.
Solid understanding of buildings and grounds security protocols.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance programs as they relate to plant and corporate KPI’s, inclusive of SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
A fundamental understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts.
Basic knowledge of human resource principles and practices and how they relate to motivating subordinates in accordance with corporate goals and objectives.
Knowledge of door and window production machines, tools and maintenance, and how they relate to plant production and maintenance goals and objectives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required up and down the organizational hierarchy to include other JELD-WEN departments.
Sound technical, leadership, teamwork, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills required for this position.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively as a team player throughout the plant with individuals and various plant teams.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and position applicable JELD-WEN software applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical & dental
generous leave policies
retirement program