Maintenance & Reliability Manager -- Automated Manufacturing

Job Description

Job DescriptionLead Reliability on the Plant Floor

Techo-Bloc crafts premium landscaping products that turn backyards into showpieces. As our footprint expands, we’re growing the team that keeps our highly automated Douglassville, PA facility running at its best. If you love solving complex problems hands-on and building bulletproof systems, this role is for you.

Location: Douglassville, PA (Serving Reading, Pottstown, Phoenixville, Exeter, Birdsboro, Boyertown, and surrounding areas)

A day in this role

Morning walk-throughs on the production floor. Coaching techs through a tricky PLC fault. Reviewing parts availability for a scheduled PM. Aligning an upcoming capital upgrade. By afternoon, you’re closing the loop on root causes and prepping the team for the next shift—keeping uptime high and surprises low.

What you’ll own

• Hands-on leadership of maintenance technicians, the parts function, and maintenance planning in a fast-paced, automated plant
• Departmental budgeting, cost control, and purchasing of critical spares
• Structured root cause analysis to resolve complex mechanical and electrical failures
• End-to-end ownership of capital improvement projects—from concept through commissioning
• Coordination across multiple shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity
• Direct oversight of sourcing, procurement, and management of spare parts, tools, and external services to minimize downtime
• Supervision of troubleshooting and repair work on PLC, electrical, and mechanical systems across new and existing equipment
• Planning and execution of preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance
• Training, upskilling, and performance management for maintenance personnel
• Alignment of procedures, maintenance intervals, and spares with OEM recommendations to maximize safety and reliability
• Leadership of the annual 6-week equipment rebuild
• Accountability for maintenance parts inventory, vendor relationships, costs, and MRP
• Use of the ERP to prioritize, assign, and track work
• Negotiation and administration of vendor contracts for parts and services

What you bring

• Solid work history with a strong record of results in industrial manufacturing environments
• 5+ years as a maintenance supervisor or manager
• 10+ years in industrial maintenance
• Depth across: electrical systems; hydraulics and pneumatics; automation and mechanical systems; PLCs/plant automation; ERP systems
• Proven mentor and trainer across mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Availability to support a three-shift operation

Who thrives here

• A creative fixer who loves to "save the day" by getting to true root causes
• A decisive, technically minded leader who applies sound judgment under pressure
• An excellent communicator who stays calm and collaborative when the unexpected hits
• A disciplined planner who knows how to prioritize and hit deadlines

Why Techo-Bloc

We’re known for innovation, premium quality, and standout design—and we notice hard work. Grow your career where new ideas are welcomed and impact is visible.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay
• Employee discount on products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform provided after 3 months
• Boot reimbursement program
• Training & development opportunities
• Paid time off

Our team

Hardworking, supportive, and proud of what we build. We value a can-do mindset, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Intrigued? Come grow with us.

Physical Demands & EEO

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect and continually monitor all machines in the production process. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move throughout the facility. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.