Purpose

Supervise and support maintenance operations across EFCO's Des Moines Manufacturing and Warehouse facilities. Maintain inventory, coordinate parts procurement, and process maintenance requests. Serve as a frontline representative of management on the shop floor while providing leadership to maintenance personnel and ensuring effective communication, timely repairs, and cost-efficient operations.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and CMMS Oversight (40%)
Apply technical skills and attention to detail to demonstrate leadership and responsibility in promoting safety, accountability, and operational readiness. Utilize and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System to plan, prioritize, assign, and oversee daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, minimal downtime, and efficient use of labor and resources.

Inventory Control and Vendor Communication (30%)
Manage inventory levels and part requests from internal customers. Obtain quotes and coordinate with vendors for repair parts and materials. Ensure timely response to requests and keep repair schedules moving forward. Use judgment and communication to maintain vendor relationships to drive cost-effective maintenance operations.

Coordinate Preventative Maintenance Programs (15%)
Implement and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned downtime.

Support Continuous Improvement (10%)
Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify and implement equipment or process improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Status Reporting (5%)
Assist the Maintenance Manager with projects and communicate repair status updates to internal stakeholders. Provide support where needed to minimize downtime and maintain continuous operations.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or two years in a related technical field preferred.
• Experience: Relevant experience in a maintenance or supervisory role required.
• Certification(s) & License(s):
• Leadership:
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and CMMS software.
• Other Requirements: Strong mechanical aptitude with familiarity in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Must work effectively under pressure and exercise sound judgment. Must be able to squat, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Core Competencies

• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.

Physical Demands

Medium: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 -25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Hearing- Must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Vision: Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Balancing- Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, sitting, standing, etc.: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions- Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing- Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time.: Frequently
• Stooping- Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
• Rotation in Standing: Occasionally
• Elevated Work: Rarely
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to chest vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 10 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 65 lbs

Expertise in:

• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, Iowa location.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.