Maintenance Manager

About the role

Gadsden, Alabama | Industrial Manufacturing Gateway Group Personnel has been exclusively engaged by an established industrial manufacturer to identify an experienced Maintenance Manager for its Gadsden, Alabama facility. This is an opportunity for a hands-on maintenance leader to take ownership of the maintenance function within a substantial manufacturing operation. The Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance team and partner closely with Production, Safety and plant leadership to improve equipment reliability, support production requirements and maintain a safe, effective operation. This is an on-site position in Gadsden, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and coordinate the activities of the plant maintenance team.
• Plan and assign maintenance activities according to production schedules and operating priorities.
• Manage departmental operating, staffing, repair and maintenance costs within established budgets.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance priorities, repairs and installations with Production leadership.
• Develop and maintain an effective Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained safely, reliably and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records for cranes, mobile equipment and other OSHA-regulated equipment.
• Analyze maintenance and repair projects and estimate associated costs and labor requirements.
• Assist and direct employees in dismantling, assembling, repairing and installing industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot operating and maintenance issues and work with employees to develop practical solutions.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Establish and continuously improve maintenance procedures, systems and records.
• Develop maintenance employees through coaching, performance management and skills training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading an industrial maintenance function and maintenance personnel.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Safety and other plant leadership functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant maintenance experience will be considered.

Pay

$110,000-$120,000 base salary + 10% annual incentive opportunity