Maintenance Manager

Rug Pad USA
Suffield, CT

RugPadUSA is a growing e-commerce business looking to find ambitious, inquisitive, and creative individuals who want to make an impact on a dynamic company. Starting in 2013, RugPadUSA has rapidly grown as an innovator in direct-to-consumer manufacturing and fulfillment, expanding to multiple locations around the country. RugPadUSA is committed to designing and producing the highest-quality products for our customers. This is an opportunity for motivated individuals who are looking to grow with a growing company. Applicants should be eager to learn about the many facets of running and managing a business, from day-to-day tasks to generating big-picture ideas.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, supervise, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and millwrights
  • Oversee maintenance and repair of textile equipment
  • Manage facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical, plumbing, and building infrastructure
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues and provide technical guidance to the team
  • Plan and execute equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvements
  • Coordinate with production to prioritize repairs and optimize equipment performance
  • Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and vendor relationships
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety standards, and company policies
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, KPIs, and inventory
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of maintenance or millwright experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing equipment preferred
  • Experience with facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
  • Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning
  • Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

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