Maintenance Manager

Job Title:
Maintenance Manager

Department: Operations – Maintenance

Reports To: Plant Manager

Industry: Manufacturing

Role Summary

The Maintenance Manager leads a multi‑skill maintenance team to maximize equipment uptime
, build technician capability
, and drive continuous improvement across utilities and production assets. This leader establishes the maintenance strategy (PM/TPM/CBM), ensures safe, compliant work practices, and partners closely with Production, Quality, and EHS.

• Lead & develop a team of maintenance technicians, leads, and planners; set clear expectations, coach performance, and recognize wins.
• Own the maintenance strategy
  —PM/TPM schedules, condition‑based work, and rapid response—balancing reliability, cost, and risk.
• Build and run structured training programs (skills matrices, progression paths, OJT labs, vendor training, certification tracking) for technicians.
• Ensure safety & compliance (LOTO, machine guarding, NFPA‑70E, OSHA) and enforce best‑practice permits, procedures, and audits.
• Manage spare‑parts strategy (critical spares, min/max, vendor performance, obsolescence reduction).
• Partner with Project Manager and technology Expert on equipment installs, upgrades, and line trials
  ; own maintenance readiness and documentation.
• Support 24/7 operations with effective on‑call, escalation, and breakdown management processes.

• Proven leadership in an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment (high‑speed converting, packaging, paper/film/web handling, or similar preferred).
• Demonstrated experience designing and running training programs for maintenance technicians.
• Hands‑on electromechanical aptitude; strong grasp of pneumatics, hydraulics, drives, and industrial controls; ability to coach safe troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of PLCs/HMIs and the judgment to involve specialists when appropriate.
• Effective communication across shifts and functions; clear status updates, concise handoffs, and crisp priorities.
• Fast learner who thrives in a dynamic environment; quickly absorbs equipment specifics and standards.
• Track record as a motivator who builds accountable, engaged teams and a culture of excellence.

Education: AS/BS in Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience required.

• Onsite role supporting continuous operations
  ; flexibility for off‑shift coverage/on‑call as needed.
• Frequent floor presence around high‑speed equipment; required use of PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Staffing and Recruiting and Manufacturing

Reidsville, NC