Maintenance & Automation Manager

About the role

The Maintenance & Automation Manager at Vertiv's Pelzer, SC facility supports the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role involves leading preventive maintenance initiatives, supporting automation technologies, partnering with equipment vendors, and driving improvements that maximize uptime, efficiency, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Utilize CMMS systems to schedule, track, and manage maintenance activities, work orders, and asset performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues while partnering with maintenance technicians, operations, and engineering teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and improve the reliability, performance, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Provide technical support for automated manufacturing equipment, PLCs, controls systems, robotics, HMIs, and related technologies.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on equipment installation, upgrades, commissioning, and optimization projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with equipment manufacturers, service providers, and maintenance vendors.
• Coordinate vendor activities, service agreements, and equipment support to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Assist in evaluating maintenance and automation investments that improve operational performance and reduce downtime.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support production goals and business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to maintenance personnel and support their ongoing development.
• Foster strong communication and teamwork across departments to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field) OR equivalent combination of education and relevant maintenance, automation, or manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of experience supporting maintenance, automation, manufacturing engineering, or reliability functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing equipment, automation systems, PLCs, controls, or robotics.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and utilizing CMMS systems.
• Experience working with equipment vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical equipment, industrial products, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and reliability best practices.
• Experience supporting automation projects, equipment installations, or manufacturing process improvements.
• Leveranufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or related continuous improvement experience.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.