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Worthington Enterprises Manager Maintenance & Engineering in Closter, New Jersey
Elgen is an HVAC parts & components and metal framing manufacturer. Along with our hardware distribution, Elgen services the entire United States, Canada, and South America. From the moment we opened our doors in 1950, our mission has been clear: to place the needs and satisfaction of our customers at the heart of everything we do. With a relentless focus on understanding and exceeding expectations, we have built a brand that is synonymous with quality, trust, and innovation. As a national leader offering HVAC and metal framing solutions, our journey begins and ends with our customers. We listen intently, respond promptly, and adapt swiftly to ensure that every interaction leaves our customers delighted. This unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of our brand. Offering quality isn’t just a promise; it’s a guarantee. We are committed to delivering our customers with HVAC and metal framing products and solutions that meet the highest standards of excellence. Every product detail, every component, and every process are meticulously crafted to ensure that we exceed our customer’s expectations every time.
The Engineering & Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all plant engineering, maintenance, and reliability activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical support for production while developing a strong, safety-focused maintenance and engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Reliability
Lead and manage plant maintenance operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Ensure equipment uptime, reliability, and performance to support production goals
Analyze downtime and failure data to drive root cause analysis and long-term solutions
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
Plan and schedule plant shutdowns in partnership with internal teams and external contractors
Engineering & Capital Projects
Plan and execute capital improvement projects from concept through commissioning
Provide engineering support for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new installations
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Support layout changes, automation initiatives, and energy efficiency projects
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians, engineers, and supervisors
Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork
Coordinate training to enhance technical skills and equipment knowledge
Safety, Quality, & Compliance
Champion plant safety and quality programs and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning
Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.
The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.
Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.