Maintenance Manager

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Chicago, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
January 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0032822

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager Salary: $130k - $140kIn an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
*** Join us and make a difference!
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* Job summary:

** Join a newly established site leadership team in an international organization and lead continuous improvements in maintenance processes. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Maintenance Manager is accountable for Factory Maintenance performance across Safety & Environment, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Morale. Owns the development and implementation of maintenance processes aligned to Group best practices and leads the maintenance department to achieve site goals and KPIs.

Maintenance department includes:
Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, Automation Technicians, Tool & Die Makers, and the Facilities Lead.
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* Key responsibilities:

*** Lead and manage a maintenance program that maximizes equipment availability and minimizes production impact.
* Collaborate with operations and supervisors to scope scheduled work orders and outages, including time, parts, and tools estimates.
* Develop and manage maintenance processes to drive measurable business improvements and KPIs
* Drive continuous improvement using the ROCKWOOL Operational Excellence program (ROPEX)
* Provide training and coaching in systematic root-cause problem solving; facilitate complex RCA as needed.
* Partner with site leadership on investment requests and lead project management, testing and commissioning of new equipment.
* Coordinate and deliver training for new initiatives across the maintenance team.
* Own all maintenance-area budgetary responsibilities and cost control.
* Directly manage the Maintenance Supervisor(s) and the PM team.
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* What you bring:

*** Bachelor’s degree in a related field or technical/trade school certification (or equivalent).
* 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment; preference for automated facilities.
* 3+ years’ experience managing a Maintenance and/or Tool Room team in a factory setting.
* Experience implementing and managing a CMMS/EAM program.
* Strong hands-on experience or familiarity with:  + Welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveying systems (highly desired)  + Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) / Automation
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP.
* Strong leadership skills with emphasis on employee relations, coaching and development.
* Deep knowledge of LEAN tools and principles with proven experience leading continuous improvement projects.
* Demonstrated abilities in:  + Organizational and analytical skills  + Basic computer literacy and data integrity  + Attention to detail  + Written and verbal communication  + Problem-solving and troubleshooting
** Physical demands:
*** Work is physically demanding at times; reasonable accommodations may be made.
* Frequently required: standing/sitting, squatting, turning/twisting, reaching, using hands to handle tools and controls.
* Occasionally required: hearing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, smelling.
* Frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 60 lbs; occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 120 lbs with assistance; may shovel heavy waste to shoulder height.
* Vision requirements: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
** Work Environment &

Conditions:

** Join a clean, safe, and modern facility equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes.  Safety, cleanliness and employee well-being are at the heart of what we do, supported by comprehensive training programs and protocols.

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* Who we are:

** Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable, innovative products that improve lives and…