Maintenance Coach, Operations in Newington, Connecticut at Woodgrain

The Maintenance Coach is responsible for leading daily maintenance operations that support production equipment, powered industrial equipment, and facility systems within the Door Shops operation. This role drives equipment reliability, safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through effective maintenance execution while developing a high-performing team. The Maintenance Coach ensures optimal staffing, equipment uptime, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

Demonstrate professionalism and a positive, team-focused attitude

Lead and develop maintenance technicians and mechanics

Schedule, prioritize, and assign preventive and reactive maintenance activities

Manage labor and maintenance resources to ensure productivity and efficiency

Drive equipment reliability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Coordinate repairs to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions

Monitor maintenance performance metrics and develop improvement plans

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety

standards

Manage preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and maintenance records

Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility improvements

Manage maintenance parts inventory and coordinate contractor support as needed

Communicate and collaborate with Operations Coaches and Team Leads to align maintenance

priorities with production needs

Monitor attendance, performance, accountability, and development of maintenance team

members

Troubleshoot equipment failures and support root cause analysis activities

Coordinate training and cross-training opportunities for maintenance personnel

Maintain accurate maintenance reporting and system documentation

Operate equipment and maintain required certifications as needed

Support operational goals related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong leadership and team development skills

Advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and troubleshooting knowledge

Ability to drive results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands

Experience managing maintenance work orders, PM programs, and equipment records

Understanding of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial safety practices

Proficiency in computer systems and production tracking tools

Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners

Salary: $55,133.00-$73,511.00