Maintenance Group Leader - 1st shift

Equipment & Facility Maintenance Group Leader - 1st shift

Job Summary:

The Equipment & Facility Maintenance Group Leader is responsible for leading the maintenance team in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages maintenance schedules, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The Group Leader works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and external service providers to minimize downtime and maintain a high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and supervise daily activities of equipment and facility maintenance technicians.

· Plan, prioritize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.

· Ensure production equipment, utilities, and facility systems are maintained for maximum uptime and reliability.

· Monitor maintenance work orders, backlog, and completion status through the maintenance management system.

· Troubleshoot equipment and facility issues and support root cause analysis for recurring failures.

· Coordinate repairs and maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, lighting, fire protection, and other building systems.

· Partner with operations and engineering teams to support equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.

· Ensure spare parts and maintenance supplies are properly managed and available as needed.

· Manage contractor and vendor activities related to maintenance and facility services.

· Enforce compliance with all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, Arc Flash, environmental regulations, and company policies.

· Support budget planning and cost control for maintenance labor, parts, and outside services.

· Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.

· Train, coach, and develop team members to improve technical capability and overall performance.

· Support emergency response and after-hours maintenance needs when required.

Required Qualifications:

· Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent practical experience in maintenance, industrial technology, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or a related field.

· 3–7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or commercial facility environment.

· Prior team lead, supervisory, or coordination experience.

· Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

· Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Knowledge of workplace safety standards and maintenance compliance requirements.

· Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and equipment drawings.

· Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, industrial maintenance, or a related field.

· Experience in lean manufacturing, TPM, or reliability-centered maintenance practices.

· Certification in maintenance, facilities, HVAC, electrical systems, or safety-related disciplines.

· Experience managing facility infrastructure projects or capital improvements.

· Familiarity with regulatory inspections and contractor management.

· Experience with budgeting and maintenance KPI reporting.

Core Competencies:

· Leadership and team development

· Preventive maintenance planning

· Equipment reliability improvement

· Facility systems oversight

· Safety leadership

· Root cause analysis

· Cross-functional collaboration

· Vendor and contractor coordination

· Time management and prioritization

· Continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions:

· Work is performed in a manufacturing plant and distribution center

· Role may require standing, walking, climbing ladders, lifting tools or parts, and working around operating machinery.

· May require flexible hours, weekend support

· Personal protective equipment is required based on site conditions.

Performance Measures:

· Equipment uptime and downtime reduction

· Preventive maintenance completion rate

· Response time to maintenance issues

· Maintenance cost control

· Safety and compliance performance

· Team productivity and skill development

· Facility reliability and readiness

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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