Job Description

Olympia Chimney, Inc. is hiring a Director of Maintenance and Facilities in Pittston, PA.

The Facilities and Maintenance Director is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations of the company’s physical infrastructure, including buildings, equipment, and grounds. This role involves setting strategic direction, executing projects, managing reliability and maintenance programs, and ensuring overall facility performance. The position includes budgeting, vendor management, and the implementation of preventive maintenance agreements, with a strong focus on driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies.

Olympia Chimney is a leading designer and manufacturer of stainless steel chimney liners, venting systems for heating appliances, and other accessories for venting professionals and hearth retailers throughout the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Leadership: Works cross-functionally with operations, safety, finance, and human resources, to develop and execute strategies in support of the company’s vision and growth plans.
• TPM Transformation: Lead the implementation of TPM across all manufacturing departments. Train and mentor manufacturing and maintenance team members in deploying TPM and RCM strategies effectively.
• Facility Maintenance Strategy: Develop comprehensive maintenance and facility improvement strategies aligned with overall company goals, ensuring all initiatives support long-term operational efficiency.
• CAPEX Planning: Contribute to the formulation of 1-year and 3-year Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) strategies and goals – with an emphasis on increasing safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and manage a team of maintenance professionals. Hire and train for successful outcomes. Organize and oversee the work and schedules of the team. Conduct performance evaluations that are timeline and constructive. Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Maintenance Programs: Oversee the implementation and optimization of predictive and preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.
• Maintenance Systems: Utilize and ensure the effective implementation of maintenance management systems, including QT9, to track maintenance activities, manage work orders, and optimize resource allocation.
• Process Development: Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintenance PM programs to ensure asset reliability, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to best practices.
• Budget Management: Develop, manage, and track facility capital and maintenance forecasts and KPIs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all maintenance and operations activities comply with relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance.
• KPI Management: Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) to track and drive improvements in reliability and performance.
• Reliability Culture: Foster a culture of reliability excellence by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and guidance to operations. Encourage continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in maintenance and reliability engineering, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in a manufacturing operations environment with a focus on TPM, especially Autonomous and Progressive Maintenance, is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance management software.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Leadership and team management skills.

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Olympia Chimney was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Scranton, PA with additional distribution centers in North Carolina, Indiana, Oregon, and New Hampshire. Olympia Chimney is deeply committed to manufacturing quality products with innovative design and engineering.

If you are interested in learning more about a career with Olympia Chimney, Inc. as a Director of Maintenance, apply today!

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