Maintenance Manager

About this role

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this individual will lead a team of technicians to safely manage all maintenance operations for the site. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement maintenance methods and procedures to reduce downtime, minimize operating costs, and optimize use of technicians, materials, and assets.

• Partner with manufacturing teams to meet production targets and quality objectives.

• Provide technical expertise to reduce machine breakdowns, prevent recurrence, and increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

• Coordinate training for maintenance staff, operators, and team leaders.

• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillars to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Lead efforts in 5S, Visual Factory, and spare parts management.

• Drive improvements during equipment changes, including root cause analysis and hazard identification.

• Maintain a maintenance master plan aligned with business goals.

• Coordinate support services such as machining, welding, and electrical work.

• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Work in outdoor and industrial environments with potential exposure to heat and dust.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering or related field) with 7+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, or equivalent experience.

• Experience managing maintenance teams and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of TPM, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance.

• Strong leadership experience in coaching and developing teams.

• Experience using data and monitoring systems to improve reliability.

• Ability to set and drive business performance targets.

• Familiarity with shop floor systems (PC, PLC, robotics preferred).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors and in extreme temperatures (above 100°F or below 32°F).

• Comfortable in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.