Maintenance Manager

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this individual will lead a team of technicians to safely manage all maintenance operations for the site. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement maintenance methods and procedures to reduce downtime, minimize operating costs, and optimize use of technicians, materials, and assets.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to meet production targets and quality objectives.
• Provide technical expertise to reduce machine breakdowns, prevent recurrence, and increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Coordinate training for maintenance staff, operators, and team leaders.
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillars to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead efforts in 5S, Visual Factory, and spare parts management.
• Drive improvements during equipment changes, including root cause analysis and hazard identification.
• Maintain a maintenance master plan aligned with business goals.
• Coordinate support services such as machining, welding, and electrical work.
• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Work in outdoor and industrial environments with potential exposure to heat and dust.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (preferably in Engineering or related field) with 7+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing maintenance teams and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of TPM, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance.
• Strong leadership experience in coaching and developing teams.
• Experience using data and monitoring systems to improve reliability.
• Ability to set and drive business performance targets.
• Familiarity with shop floor systems (PC, PLC, robotics preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors and in extreme temperatures (above 100F or below 32F).
• Comfortable in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.
• Must follow all safety rules and wear required protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push, and pull for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to work around moving machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must meet all applicable physical and safety standards (ADA, FMLA, etc.).