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Maintenance Manager
Job in
Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, 38502, USA
Listed on 2026-07-17
Listing for:
Ficosa North America
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Manager, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Manager to lead our plant’s maintenance operations on‑site. In this role, you will oversee the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all production equipment and infrastructure. You will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, and developing a high‑performing maintenance team.
What You’ll Do Leadership & Strategy- Lead, develop, and motivate the maintenance team to ensure peak performance and engagement
- Establish maintenance strategies, schedules, and priorities aligned with plant needs
- Participate in Plant Committee meetings and cross‑functional initiatives
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime
- Monitor and report key KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, and impact on OEE)
- Ensure effective spare parts management, balancing availability with cost control
- Coordinate subcontracted maintenance work and vendor performance
- Champion a strong safety and environmental culture by leading by example
- Ensure OSHA and OHSE procedures are implemented and maintained
- Conduct audits, inspections, LOTOTO checks, and monthly safety walkarounds
- Lead incident investigations (5 WHY analysis) and corrective/preventive actions
- Ensure contractor compliance with all safety standards and permit requirements
- Implement and update technical documentation and preventive inspection programs
- Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance efficiency and plant performance
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Solid technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Proficiency in basic computer and mathematical skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar maintenance leadership role
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- OSHA knowledge or training is a plus
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