Maintenance Manager

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, primarily daytime hours
Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually
Work Location: On-site

Cota Coaching & Consulting is partnering with an established and growing manufacturing company in Sioux Falls, SD, to find a skilled and motivated Maintenance Manager.

We're looking for someone who enjoys leading people, solving equipment challenges, and finding ways to make operations run better. Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Manager or a strong Maintenance Supervisor or Lead ready for the next step, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career.

As the Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee daily maintenance operations, lead a team of maintenance professionals, and help ensure equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently. This role combines team leadership, strategic planning, and hands‑on problem-solving.

• Lead and develop your team: Provide coaching, training, and direction while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Keep equipment running: Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems: Help diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and assist with hands‑on maintenance and repairs when needed.
• Plan and prioritize work: Coordinate maintenance schedules, staffing, work orders, and resources to support production needs.
• Promote a safe workplace: Ensure maintenance activities follow established safety procedures, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout practices.
• Manage maintenance resources: Oversee parts inventory, vendor relationships, maintenance expenses, and equipment improvement projects.
• Drive improvements: Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Work across departments: Collaborate with production, safety, quality, and leadership teams to support overall plant performance.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance, with strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or providing direction to maintenance employees.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability and willingness to assist with hands‑on maintenance and equipment repairs when necessary.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance needs in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and equipment reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Lead.
• Experience developing or managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, or maintenance in construction‑related manufacturing.

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• $100,000–$110,000 annual salary
  , with annual performance‑based reviews
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — an opportunity to share in company ownership
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• $20,000 life insurance policy with enrollment in a company medical plan
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a maintenance department, develop a strong team, and make a direct impact on plant operations. You'll have the chance to improve processes, solve meaningful challenges, and contribute to the success of an established and growing manufacturing company.

If you're a seasoned maintenance leader or an experienced supervisor ready for more responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.