Maintenance Manager

Position: Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing OperationsCompany: American Bath Group (ABG)Location: South Boston, VAReports To: Plant ManagerABOUT ABGAmerican Bath Group (ABG) is a leading North American manufacturer of bathware products serving residential, multifamily, hospitality, and e-commerce channels. ABG operates more than 35 manufacturing facilities and 15 distribution locations across North America and is a portfolio company of Centerbridge Partners.ABG operates with a founder-led, execution-driven culture built around measurable performance, operational accountability, and disciplined growth.At the plant level, leaders are given:Real authority and ownershipClear KPI expectationsDirect visibility into performance outcomesExposure to multi-line manufacturing operationsAdvancement pathways across a multi-plant networkThis is a performance environment. Leaders who deliver results are given runway.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for building, stabilizing, and advancing a reliability-centered maintenance function that directly impacts plant uptime, throughput, safety, and cost control. We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Leader who can bring structure, accountability, and technical depth to a site that needs real change"”not maintenance-as-usual.This is a Builder-Operator role.The plant runs.The maintenance structure must mature.This leader will transition the department from reactive firefighting to structured, preventive, data-driven execution "” embedding accountability, planning discipline, and technical leadership into daily operations.This is not a facilities role.This is operational ownership of equipment reliability and production continuity.CORE MANDATEWithin 12-18 months, this leader must:Increase planned vs. reactive maintenance ratioImprove equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtimeImplement structured preventive maintenance schedulingEstablish CMMS discipline and data integrityImprove response time to critical breakdownsStrengthen parts inventory control and cost managementBuild a stable, skilled maintenance team with clear accountabilityImprove cross-functional coordination between Maintenance and ProductionSuccess equals reliability + predictability + cost control + team stability.YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORSOperational StabilizationEstablish daily maintenance planning rhythmReduce chronic repeat failuresImprove breakdown response structureImplement clear shift coverage accountabilityImprove PM compliance rateReliability & Preventive DisciplineMove from reactive to structured preventive planningBuild asset-level maintenance schedulesImprove root cause problem-solving rigorImplement downtime tracking and visibilitySystems & Cost ControlDrive CMMS adoption and data accuracyImprove spare parts management and inventory controlsReduce emergency repair costsImprove vendor coordination disciplineTeam & Cultural LeadershipDevelop frontline techniciansCreate skill redundancy and cross-trainingLead with visible floor presenceEnforce safety and compliance disciplineHold clear performance expectations and accountabilityWHAT THIS ROLE IS NOTNot a facilities-only maintenance roleNot a "call the vendor" coordinator positionNot a hands-off supervisorNot a theoretical reliability engineer disconnected from the floorNot a desk-only plannerNot a leader who tolerates reactive chaosThis role fails when maintenance remains reactive, data is ignored, or performance conversations are avoided.LEADERSHIP PROFILE "” BUILDER / OPERATORBehavioral Profile:Floor-present and technically credibleCalm under production pressureStructured and systems-orientedDirect and clear communicatorLow ego, high accountabilityData-driven and metrics-awareWilling to escalate appropriatelyOperating Tempo:Daily maintenance planning meetingsPM compliance trackingImmediate correction of repeat failuresStructured coordination with ProductionClear communication of downtime impactEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSRequired:Maintenance leadership experience in manufacturingDirect supervision of hourly maintenance techniciansExperience improving uptime and reducing downtimePreventive maintenance program implementationCMMS experienceMechanical and electrical troubleshooting knowledgePreferred:Multi-shift maintenance leadershipPLC troubleshooting exposureRoot cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone)Budget management responsibilityLean or reliability improvement exposureNot Required:Full plant P&L ownershipMulti-site leadershipBathware industry experience (transferable manufacturing experience acceptable)WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSMaintenance reliability drives:Production throughputCost controlSafety performanceCustomer fulfillmentPlant credibilityThis role is revenue-protective and operationally critical.If you are a hands-on maintenance leader who builds structure, develops teams, and installs reliability discipline "” this is an opportunity to own and elevate a function inside a performance-driven manufacturing environment.American Bath Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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