Ceramic Tile Designer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Company Background:

Del Conca USA is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial porcelain tiles and outdoor pavers, proudly producing our products in the USA at our state-of-the-art factory. The Del Conca Group is one of the most significant industrial entities in the Italian ceramic tile industry, comprising four manufacturing companies – Ceramica Faetano, Ceramica del Conca, Pastorelli, and Del Conca USA Inc. – a business corporation – Produco – and the Cino Mularoni Foundation, which is dedicated to social and cultural initiatives. Today, the Del Conca Group is recognized internationally for the superior quality of its products, the excellence of its service, its innovative capabilities, and the distinguished design it offers. After years of substantial investments in production capacity and global sales growth, the Del Conca Group has established itself as one of the leading and most important ceramic tile groups in Europe.

The planning and design of each collection is conceived and carried out in Italy, in the Group’s own research facility. An across-the-board creative process, the fruit of intensive teamwork involving designers, laboratories, and quality technicians to ensure uniquely distinctive products; all made in the USA at the high-tech facility in Loudon, TN, the latest proud achievement of the Del Conca Group.

Position Summary:

Del Conca USA is seeking to fill the role of Maintenance Manager for our ceramic tile manufacturing facility. As Maintenance Manager, you are responsible for driving the overall execution of the engineering and maintenance excellence in the manufacturing facility, including proactive and effective maintenance, and the experience of everyone onsite. You are also responsible for leading a team of maintenance professionals to meet safety, quality, and production goals of the facility. In this role, you will provide vision and leadership by planning and directing the efforts of the Maintenance team members to maintain site equipment, instrumentation, utilities, and facilities in compliance with good engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•       Ensures all safety protocols are adhered to.

•       ​Supervises hourly personnel involved with maintenance, repair, programming and servicing of plant facilities and equipment.

•       ​Collects and records data such as requisitions, time spent, tag information, PM, and machine documents as required.

•       ​Manages preventative maintenance program and helps determine ways to run equipment more efficiently.

•       ​Responsible for maintenance of spare parts inventory.

•       Regularly conduct pre-shift maintenance objective meetings.

•       ​Develop and implement training procedures and plans to train employees in new processes and equipment as well as improving skills.

•       ​Analyze problems that arise and determine actions that will minimize the problems, decrease costs and/or improve yields, recommend changes, upon approval, implement those changes.

•       ​Maintain performance records on employees, routinely communicate performance to employees (including performance reviews) and coaches’ employees on methods and techniques for improving performance, including reviewing time records.

•       ​Evaluate performance of employees, and discipline employees according to company policy as needed.

•       ​Schedule employees work time and vacation time to ensure proper coverage for department.

•       ​Work with operating departments and support operation to coordinate ongoing support of the plant.

•       Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's or technical degree in engineering administration or operations is preferred and/or at least 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance manager role.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in ceramic tile manufacturing industry (required).
• A sharp eye for identifying weak points in processes and organizational structures.
• A strategic and analytical mindset.
• An excellent communicator with top-notch presentation skills.
• A thorough understanding of the latest process enhancement strategies.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confidence in your abilities to lead organizational change.
• Possess thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS systems (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and/or electronic equipment and systems required.​
• Possess advanced technical skills in the mechanical and/or electrical fields (e.g., PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical systems, etc.).
• Must be able to lead resource planning and management efforts in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Competency:

• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems and industrial maintenance.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues efficiently.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all levels of staff.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively with operators, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel.
• Training & Mentorship: Ability to train and guide less-experienced maintenance staff.
• Planning & Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple work orders, and schedule maintenance effectively.
• Adaptability: Capable of working independently and adjusting to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).

•       Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility.

•       Regularly required to use hands to handle, grasp, and feel tools, equipment, or controls.

•       Required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.

•       Occasionally required to climb stairs, ladders, or access elevated platforms.

•       Occasionally required to lift and/or move materials or equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.

•       Required to talk and hear to communicate effectively in office and production environments.

•       Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The Maintenance Manager works primarily in a manufacturing and office environment within the tile production facility. While much of the role involves administrative and supervisory duties in an office setting, frequent presence on the production floor is required to oversee operations, coordinate maintenance, and monitor safety and quality. The production area includes exposure to heat, dust, moisture, and moderate to loud noise levels typical of a tile manufacturing process. The position may require walking, standing, or climbing stairs for extended periods to observe and inspect equipment or processes. The Maintenance Manager must remain alert to potential safety hazards, moving equipment, and forklift traffic, and is always expected to model safe work practices. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe boots — must be worn when on the production floor.