Maintenance Manager in Milwaukee

Are you a hands‑on leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement? We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance and engineering functions across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, improving productivity, managing capital projects, and developing a world‑class maintenance program.

Working directly with the Director of Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring our facilities, equipment, and processes operate at peak performance while supporting future growth initiatives.

• Lead and develop maintenance and engineering teams across multiple facilities.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee installation, testing, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Manage facility maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds.
• Plan and execute capital equipment and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality and cost‑effective work.
• Develop budgets, project timelines, facility layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DNR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate team performance, provide coaching and training, and support employee development.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve productivity, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

• 8+ years of management experience in a precision CNC machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management, manufacturing engineering, facilities management, and capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting expertise.
• Ability to make sound decisions independently in both routine and emergency situations.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards, corrective actions, SPC, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Plant Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Journeyman Machinist certification.
• OSHA certifications and safety program experience.
• Experience managing multiple facilities and large‑scale capital improvement projects.

• Lead critical initiatives that directly impact company performance.
• Influence strategic equipment, facility, and process improvement decisions.
• Work in a technologically advanced precision manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your leadership career.

If you're a results‑driven leader who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and building high‑performing teams, we'd like to hear from you.