Industrial Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

Full Time:
Monday-Friday, 1st Shift, 6:30am – 3:00pm with occasional on-call & off-shift hours

Location:

Plant 1 – 3900 N. Comotara, Wichita, KS 67226 Must be willing to travel between plants At Central Plains Steel, we hire Ideal Team Players who are humble, hungry, and smart. Team-first professionals who take initiative, build strong relationships, and live the values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability to deliver Best-in-Class customer service to internal and external customers.

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly Incentives
• Full benefits package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Career growth & advancement potential
• All necessary safety training and equipment provided
• Stable, long term employment with a reputable company

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure safe and effective maintenance operations.
• Establish department goals, performance metrics, and accountability measures.
• Schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex equipment issues.
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance personnel.

• Develop, implement, and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of:
• Decoil/blanking/cut-to-length lines
• Overhead bridge cranes
• Side loaders and material handling equipment
• Forklifts
• Trumpf laser cutting machines
• CNC press brakes
• Air compressors and utility systems
• Facility electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain equipment records, repair histories, and preventive maintenance schedules.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Lead lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and machine guarding compliance.
• Conduct maintenance-related safety audits and corrective action activities.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with environmental regulations and company standards.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Analyze downtime data and develop corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.
• Recommend capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and automation opportunities.

• Develop and manage maintenance department budgets.
• Monitor maintenance spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
• Source parts, tools, and…