Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson
At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Russia, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.
We currently have an opening for a Director of Maintenance in our Troy, Ohio location. This position is onsite Monday-Friday with a comprehensive benefits package included.
The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the coordination and direction of facility and equipment maintenance for multiple sites in a 24/7 operation. This position will manage the maintenance programs to ensure full compliance with Clopay and other requirements. The Director will be responsible for development and updating programs including preventative maintenance, capital projects, MRO sourcing and tracking, eMaint (CMMS) system, and supervision of direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and competent maintenance response to production equipment and facility issues.
- Develop, refine, and manage annual budgets and KPIs.
- Write Capital Expenditure Requests to support areas of responsibility.
- Responsibility for the development and implementation of the strategic leadership and vision for multiple sites.
- Responsible for implementation and oversight of Maintenance (TPM) programs. Implement preventative maintenance routines and proactively diagnose and resolve mechanical/electrical issues to minimize plant downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Use existing and/or create plant data collection systems to drive OEE, labor efficiency and cost control through maximizing equipment uptime.
- Create and oversee and/or participate in Capital projects including machine replacements and refurbishments. Develop and maintain a five year plan for all plants related to refurbishments and replacements.
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
- Manage Forklift fleet selection and maintenance.
- Maintain and expand professional and technical knowledge.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Clopay Manufacturing and Quality Systems and apply Procedures as appropriate.
- Ensure teams perform all work-related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions. Create a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and develop a team of skilled mechanical and electrical technicians, coaching staff towards higher performance and providing opportunities for growth and development; provide ongoing training to upskill the team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, environmental health and safety, production, and other departments to optimize operations.
- Prepare reports and records on department activities for the executive management team.
- MRO and supplies.
- Oversee Plant Janitorial.
- Establish and maintain equipment and instruments programs to maintain calibrations and regular inspections of critical equipment and services.
- Manage/administrate the Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Maintain equipment history files to track maintenance, equipment manuals, and supporting documentation.
- Participate as a key member of the Operations management team.
- Responsible for teams troubleshooting of equipment/facilities. 24/7 support required.
- Manage outside parts and service providers.
- Travel will be required between plant locations and equipment suppliers and contractors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 10-years leadership experience in a large manufacturing operation in Operations, Engineering, or Maintenance discipline.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in equipment and facilities with manufacturing processes, problem solving, and strategic planning.
- Strong understanding hydraulics, PLC's, robotics, automation.
- Understanding of HVAC, lighting, building systems.
- Demonstrated experience driving and maintaining a zero-accident safety culture.
- Excellent verbal and written English, and customer service skills required.
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background with E-Maint software.
- Multi-site leadership experience.
- Strong experience and understanding of metal forming technologies.
Why Choose a Career With Us?
We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.
Our team members thrive because we prioritize:
- Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
- A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
- Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
- A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
- Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
- Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Disclaimer: "This posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment or compensation. Compensation ranges and employment terms are subject to change at the company’s discretion based on skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions and geographical location."
