Maintenance Manager

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Full Time Management Thorp, WI, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

SUMMARY:

Lead and support maintenance operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all facilities, equipment, utilities, and production assets. Oversee maintenance personnel, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability initiatives, contractor activities, and maintenance systems while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to support production goals and continuous improvement efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Operations

• Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance activities to support production schedules and equipment reliability.
• Maintain and administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, downtime tracking, inventory management, and reporting.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance work with production and department leaders to minimize operational disruptions.
• Lead maintenance-related downtime events and ensure timely resolution of equipment and facility issues.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support effective inventory control practices.
• Support startup, commissioning, and maintenance readiness activities for new equipment and capital projects.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, machine guarding requirements, contractor safety programs, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis for equipment failures, maintenance-related issues, and safety concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support productivity improvements, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Anticipate maintenance challenges and implement solutions that support safe and reliable operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Monitor attendance, timecards, and PTO in a timely manner.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate training, skill development, and cross-training initiatives to support workforce flexibility and technical growth.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to identify and implement process improvements.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage maintenance spending, contractor services, inventory investments, and departmental budgets.
• Evaluate repair and replacement options to support equipment lifecycle management and operational objectives.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and resource optimization.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties within the scope of this role as assigned by management in alignment with the employee's skills and organizational needs.

OBJECTIVES:

• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and maintenance performance.
• Maintain compliance with company safety standards and maintenance procedures.
• Improve maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Support production goals…