Maintenance Manager - Sika

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the maintenance department, providing leadership, technical support, and innovative solutions to maximize efficiencies and minimize downtime. This role will focus on developing and implementing maintenance strategies, as well as fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor both union and non-union departmental staff, ensuring a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Fully implement and optimize the new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to streamline maintenance processes.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies, including preventive/predictive maintenance, work order systems, critical parts inventory management, and maintenance skill development.
• Provide technical support to production departments, ensuring all resources align with production requirements and timelines.
• Monitor and manage departmental spending, purchasing activities, and budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Oversee the management of external maintenance resources, such as monthly contracts, contractors, and utility services, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Ensure all site facilities are maintained in optimal condition and meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Contribute as a key team member of the Plant Operations Management team, collaborating on broader operational strategies and goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Preferred 10+ years of leadership experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to implement reliability strategies.
• Detail-oriented, technically proficient, highly organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience interpreting electrical, hydraulic prints, and systems. Knowledge of extrusion equipment and thermoforming is a plus.
• Proficient in PC use, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CAD software.

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.