Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Full-Time | Manufacturing Environment

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations within a fast-paced manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and overseeing the maintenance of production equipment, utilities, facilities, and grounds.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can manage systems and processes while remaining actively engaged on the floor with their team. This is not a sit-behind-a-desk position — we are looking for someone who can lead by example and step in when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Technicians in both preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Oversee maintenance operations for production equipment, utilities, facilities, and site infrastructure.
• Drive a proactive maintenance strategy focused on reliability, safety, and cost control.
• Manage and optimize the preventative maintenance (PM) program, work order system, spare parts inventory, and MRO processes.
• Utilize a CMMS system to track work orders, downtime events, and performance metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts to reduce recurring downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Quality to align maintenance priorities with production goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee maintenance budgeting, cost tracking, and resource allocation.
• Support calibration programs and coordinate with external technical vendors as needed.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance development for maintenance personnel.
• Participate in audit preparation and ensure adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate planned maintenance during off-shift or weekend production schedules as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, equipment repair, or industrial systems within a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of experience leading or supervising technical teams.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance systems and reliability initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule repairs to support production demands.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience).

Preferred Experience

• Background in food, beverage, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
• Experience fostering a reliability-focused or continuous improvement culture.
• Welding, fabrication, and sanitary equipment maintenance experience.

Leadership Profile

• Leads from the floor, not just the office.
• Promotes a safety-first mindset.
• Strong communicator across production, quality, and executive leadership.
• Comfortable challenging processes and driving improvement.
• Able to step in and perform technical work alongside the team when necessary.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to typical plant conditions including equipment noise and moving machinery.