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Saint-Gobain Engineering & Maintenance Manager - CertainTeed Gypsum in SEMORA, North Carolina
As the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will lead the engineering and maintenance function for a high-volume manufacturing plant, ensuring safe operations, strong equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will drive World Class Manufacturing (WCM) maintenance strategies, lead capital and reliability projects, and develop high-performing engineering and maintenance teams. You will partner closely with Production, EHS, Quality, and Corporate Engineering to support 24/7 operations, improve asset performance, and help deliver the plant's safety, quality, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas
Safety & Compliance Leadership
Lead all engineering and maintenance activities with a strong focus on employee, contractor, and equipment safety
Ensure compliance with OSHA, corporate, and site safety standards, including LOTO, permit-to-work, confined space, and contractor safety programs
Champion continuous improvement in safety systems, audits, and behavioral safety initiatives
Maintenance Strategy & Asset Reliability
Lead the maintenance organization to achieve high equipment reliability, availability, and technical performance
Implement and sustain World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Professional Maintenance practices, including preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance
Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and ensure effective, sustainable corrective actions
Engineering & Capital Project Management
Lead capital and non-capital engineering projects from concept through execution and commissioning
Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, automation, utilities, and infrastructure improvements
Manage projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality requirements
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Provide direct leadership to engineers, maintenance managers/supervisors, planners, and technical staff
Develop technical and leadership capability through coaching, training, and succession planning
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Budget & Resource Management
Manage maintenance and engineering budgets, including CAPEX projects, spare parts inventory, and operating costs
Optimize resource allocation to balance cost control with reliability and performance objectives
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner closely with Production, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and Corporate Engineering teams to support plant objectives
Interface with vendors, OEMs, and contractors to support maintenance execution and engineering projects
Support site and corporate initiatives aligned with WCM and business strategy
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automation/Controls, or related)
7+ years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with progressive responsibility in maintenance, reliability, or engineering roles
3+ years of people leadership experience leading engineers, supervisors, planners, and technical staff
Hands-on experience with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance systems
Proven capability in root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of sustainable corrective actions
Experience managing capital and non-capital engineering projects, including equipment installation and commissioning
Working knowledge of CMMS systems, maintenance planning/scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems (mechanical, electrical, and process)
Preferred
Experience working within Wold Class Manufacturing (WCM) or similar continuous improvement systems
Background in reliability improvement initiatives, autonomous maintenance, standard work, and 5S implementation
Knowledge of industrial safety systems, including LOTO, contractor safety, and permit-to-work programs
Familiarity with applicable electrical and mechanical safety standards (e.g. NEC, Arc-Flash awareness)\
Strong cross-functional collaboration experience with Production, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to work on-site in an industrial manufacturing environment supporting 24/7 operations
May require extended hours, weekend, or holiday work to support plant needs and critical projects
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904, as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNAHRCompliance@saint-gobain.com .
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program