MAINTENANCE MANAGER MODESTO

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.

Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?   

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager for our Modesto, CA facility.   

Summary: The Maintenance Manager is the senior maintenance leader responsible for the overall reliability, safety, and performance of all site equipment, buildings, and facility infrastructure. This role ensures that maintenance operations support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production while meeting all regulatory, environmental, and company standards. Success is achieved through the direct leadership and development of subordinate supervisors and technicians, while building a strong, engaged maintenance organization capable of delivering reliable equipment performance, preventative maintenance discipline, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Essential Duties

Operational Performance & KPI Accountability 

• Own and drive maintenance performance against key metrics, including safety, equipment uptime, maintenance cost, work order completion, and PM/PdM compliance.
• Translate plant and corporate objectives into clear maintenance goals, priorities, and operating plans
• Ensure disciplined execution of daily management systems, standard work, and KPI reviews.
• Maintain full maintenance coverage during production hours and ensure rapid response to equipment issues.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with applicable codes, regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, SOPs, and risk assessments for all maintenance activities.
• Support production by ensuring equipment reliability, timely repairs, and effective planning of maintenance activities.

Organizational Leadership & People Development 

• Provide visible, values-based leadership that sets clear expectations for behavior, performance, and accountability across the maintenance team.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians, ensuring they are equipped to troubleshoot, solve problems, and deliver results through others.
• Build a high performing maintenance team through effective hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaged workplace culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are shared responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with employees, reinforcing vision, priorities, and alignment to company objectives.
• Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations matters and workforce planning.

Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership 

• Champion a proactive safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, enforcing standards, leading incident investigations, and driving corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, and labor requirements.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards and support investigations into customer or warranty issues when required.
• Act as the maintenance authority for audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.

Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership 

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve maintenance processes.
• Drive root cause problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Lead change initiatives effectively by engaging stakeholders, communicating clearly, and sustaining improvements over time.
• Balance short-term repair nee