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Worthington Enterprises Engineering and Maintenance Manager in Jefferson, Ohio
Worthington Enterprises is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join our team! This role 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.
Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.
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
Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities follow current safety standards and codes
Continuous Improvement
Drive lean manufacturing through the Worthington Business System, TPM, and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives
Partner with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to improve plant performance
Track and report KPIs such as uptime, MTBF, maintenance costs, and capital project performance
Desired Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Related Field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
5+ years of experience in engineering and/or maintenance leadership in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, trouble shooting skills, and automation
Thorough understanding of safety programs and compliance
Proven experience managing engineering/maintenance teams and execution of capital projects
Proven experience in budget management and cost savings initiatives
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma experience
CMMS experience and data-driven maintenance planning
Professional Engineering (PE) license or reliability certification (CMRP)
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.