Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Resource Search, Inc.

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager for a permanent direct‑hire position in Detroit. This tier‑one supplier offers competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO to the right candidate.

• Manage a team of Maintenance Supervisors, clerical and support staff.
• Keep manufacturing equipment running through effective maintenance.
• Provide support for preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Address unplanned equipment downtime, assess root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance systems and personnel.
• Ensure all regulatory and code requirements associated with equipment and facility are met.
• Interface with Facilities Supervisor to support building and grounds issues.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of maintenance for a manufacturing plant and all equipment.
• Account for maintenance improvement programs and projects that enhance plant and equipment performance.
• Develop plant‑specific maintenance strategies and lead activities to achieve key performance goals.
• Establish process performance metrics; track, analyze, and report performance in terms of quality, safety, and cost.
• Ensure staff and contractors share a sense of urgency for mission‑critical operations.
• Assist in determining staffing and operational levels.
• Review all expenditures for tools, supplies, and services; recommend approvals.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and assistance to maintenance plant team members.
• Direct the activities of the Maintenance and Facilities Supervisors.
• Manage maintenance budgets while driving cost‑reduction ideas.
• Plan and execute Full Height Full Pressure (FHFP) & Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement plans.
• Lead plant initiatives to deliver performance goals.
• Communicate operating philosophy, objectives, and expectations; enforce company, plant, and department policies.
• Maintain consistency through constant communication within the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality procedures.
• Hold employees accountable to established position expectations.
• Promote a zero‑accident safety culture through safe practices and procedures.
• Maintain safety programs in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Conduct safety scans and benchmark with internal and external resources for continuous improvement.
• Perform BBS/BEST observations as required.
• Support Plant Quality Systems.
• Own Maintenance per TS/IATF‑16949 standard.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten years manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of five years supervisory experience in maintenance and facility management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical and control mechanical systems.
• High level of maintenance orientation; self‑driven with minimal supervision.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage people.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.
• Hands‑on approach for coaching and development of others.
• Solid project management skills.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in problem‑solving techniques and driving sustainable solutions.
• Understanding of change leadership and design principles.
• Working knowledge of Lean methodologies.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage budgets.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Detroit, MI
• Estimated salary range: $110,000 – $155,000
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