EFP - Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Bishopville, SC

JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance function for EFP's Bishopville location, ensuring that all plant equipment, facilities, and grounds are safe, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency.

This role is responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, team leadership, budget oversight, continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day maintenance execution.

The Maintenance Manager partners closely with Operations, Quality, and EFP Corporate teams to support operational excellence, capital projects, and corporate initiatives while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Safety
o Maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible work environment in alignment with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and EFP safety standards.
o Provide hands-on leadership to the maintenance team, including coaching, training, performance management, and accountability across all shifts.
o Select, develop, and evaluate maintenance team members to ensure strong performance and skill development.
o Conduct performance management activities, including goal setting, providing ongoing feedback, and annual reviews.
o Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
o Support and participate in environmental health and safety inspections and audits.

Maintenance Operations
o Oversee installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, steam operated, and electromechanical systems.
o Ensure safe and reliable operation of production equipment, including electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V three phase.
o Develop, manage, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
o Ensure production equipment, facility systems, utilities, and grounds are maintained to company efficiency and safety standards.
o Own CMMS utilization and accuracy, including work orders, PM schedules, completion rates, and maintenance records.
o Maintain accurate and complete documentation of work performed.

Inventory, Projects, and Vendor Management
o Manage spare parts, materials, and maintenance supplies inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs.
o Coordinate contractors and vendors for repairs, capital improvements, and new equipment installations.
o Obtain bids, support vendor selection, and oversee work execution to ensure safety, quality, and cost expectations are met.
o Recommend, plan, and implement equipment upgrades and improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Strategic and Financial Accountability
o Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including labor, materials, and outside services.
o Establish, track, and report key maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM compliance, backlog, and spend.
o Use operational and financial data to drive accountability and cont...