Maintenance Manager

Role Overview

We seek a versatile and detailed‑oriented Maintenance Manager with a hands‑on approach to oversee the technical integrity and operational efficiency of our Cincinnati, OH facility. This is a critical role that will transform our maintenance strategy from reactive to proactive. The Maintenance Manager will be the technical lead for diverse systems ranging from heavy steam and hydraulics to precision PLCs and mechanical drive trains.

They are responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of the facility, equipment, and product assets. The role leads the maintenance team, coordinates with operations to support operational efficiency, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and customer standards. The Maintenance Manager will develop and implement standardized maintenance processes, build a robust Preventative Maintenance (PM) program from the ground up, and support continuous improvement and process documentation.

• Manage the lifecycle and reliability of diverse assets in the areas of Thermodynamics & Fluids, Automation, and Power/Motion Transmission.
• Will support all maintenance functions for steam boilers, hydraulic systems, control systems, motors, rollers, shafts, bearings, HVAC, electrical equipment, and plumbing systems.
• Development of Preventative Maintenance (PM) program by designing, specifying, and implementing standardized processes and timelines for machine maintenance activities. This includes implementing a CMMS software package or process that is suited for the organization’s needs.
• Provide project management oversight and simultaneously lead multiple capital improvement projects and equipment installs, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget.
• Provide vendor management by identifying, vetting, and managing external contractors for specialized repairs and inspection.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment, facilities, and systems operate reliably and efficiently.
• Minimize machine downtime through effective troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history.

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure proper support for facility needs and production requirements, including a unionized workforce.
• Assign work activities, set priorities, and ensure adequate staffing coverage.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement to drive operational performance and enhance the overall performance of the business.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide team member feedback, complete training needs assessments, and implement training action plans.
• Ensure all equipment meets applicable local, state, and federal regulatory standards for safety and environmental regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, FMEAs, hazard analyses, machine safeguarding, and LOTO process discussions and improvements.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, safety inspections, and maintenance best practices to continually improve the safety of the work environment for all team members.
• Support validation and documentation required for audits, certifications, and permits.

• Develop and execute asset management and reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime, availability, and lifecycle performance.
• Support capital projects, installations, and commissioning activities for new equipment.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for equipment modifications, upgrades, or replacements as needed.

• Ensure process controls for managing maintenance budget and the purchasing of supplies/equipment to support the maintenance team.
• Coordinate with leadership to control maintenance labor, contractor, and spare parts spend.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities without impacting operational efficiency or reliability.
• Implement a process to manage inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and…