Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading daily maintenance operations across a three-shift manufacturing facility.
• Supervising and developing a team of maintenance technicians and maintenance leadership personnel.
• Managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Administering and improving CMMS systems used for work orders, maintenance history, spare parts, and asset tracking.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Implementing equipment modifications related to safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
• Analyzing production and maintenance data to prioritize corrective and preventive actions.
• Supporting troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
• Managing capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Supporting maintenance-related automation and equipment upgrade initiatives.
• Working closely with operations, engineering, and HR to support production goals and employee development.
• Managing maintenance budgets, inventory controls, and spare parts programs.
• Promoting safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Participating in hands-on maintenance activities as needed to support plant operations.
• Driving TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Engineering degree preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering).
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading, training, and developing maintenance personnel.
• Experience supporting production equipment and facility maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability programs.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms and maintenance work order systems.
• SAP experience preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience managing capital projects and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of safety programs, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work within a manufacturing environment and support off-shift maintenance needs when necessary.
• Forklift trainer certification or ability to obtain certification within established company timelines.