Maintenance Manager

Position Summary The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This position provides leadership to supervisory staff responsible for Machine Repair, Maintenance Technicians, Electricians, and General Maintenance, including building and grounds. The Maintenance Manager ensures effective preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and facility upkeep to support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This role works closely with Operations and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and performance, coordinate maintenance activities, manage departmental budgets, and support the training and development of maintenance personnel. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Leadership & Operations Manages the supervisory staff that oversees Machine Repair, Maintenance Technicians, and Electricians as well as General Maintenance including building and grounds.Provides manufacturing with necessary troubleshooting and technical maintenance support.Partners with Operations and Engineering for improved reliability and efficiency.Oversees all preventative maintenance.Sets priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions, and scheduled work.Coordinates maintenance activities between shifts.Schedules vacation and coordinates overtime for the Skilled Trades and department staff.Maintains a thorough knowledge of the union contract as a guideline for assigning specific responsibilities to skilled trades personnel.Supervises and assists in new installations and equipment moves.Responds to and expedites emergency repairs for production equipment. Planning, Budgeting & Systems Manages budgets including Maintenance, Tooling, and Factory Supplies.Administers and manages the Equipment/Plant Maintenance software system.Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.Communicates on technical issues and obtains information on problem assessments.Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Employee Development & Safety Maintains and assists training programs and apprentice programs designed to increase the effectiveness of maintenance personnel.Maintains the plant facilities to create a neat, clean, and safe work environment.Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to skilled trades and assigns duties.Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Continuous Improvement Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.Performs other duties as assigned.