Maintenance Director

Position Summary

CST Industries is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance operations across all North American manufacturing facilities, with a strong emphasis on our DeKalb, Illinois plant.

About the role

This role is responsible for driving maintenance excellence, improving operational reliability, and implementing standardized processes to support production efficiency, safety, and long-term asset performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial maintenance leader with strong technical expertise and a proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.

Essential Duties And Other Responsibilities

• Oversee and standardize maintenance processes across all North American CST plants
• Lead maintenance improvements with primary focus on the DeKalb, Illinois facility
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and maintenance planning strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage capital improvement and equipment upgrade projects
• Develop, mentor, and lead maintenance teams across facilities
• Collaborate with plant leadership to align maintenance strategies with production goals
• Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and cost control initiatives

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance
• Strong technical knowledge in: Plumbing systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Industrial electrical systems
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience implementing process improvement initiatives
• Strong planning, goal-setting, and execution capabilities
• Safety certifications and deep understanding of workplace safety standards
• Excellent communication and organizational skills