Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

$95,000 - $135,000 per year | Kohler, WI | On Site | Permanent

We are seeking a Maintenance & Utilities Manager to lead plant maintenance, utilities, engineering stores, and reliability initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant utilities and maintenance systems while driving continuous improvement, cost control, and operational excellence.

• Competitive salary $95,000-$135,000 per year depending on experience
• Potential 10% bonus
• Room for growth
• Excellent benefits

• Lead maintenance, utilities, engineering stores, and reliability functions for the facility.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets and monitor departmental expenses.
• Plan and oversee annual plant shutdowns and boiler outages.
• Provide technical leadership and support for maintenance operations.
• Manage reliability and preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime.
• Support plant engineering projects and maintain engineering standards.
• Oversee daily operations of site utilities including steam, water, electricity, compressed air, nitrogen, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Troubleshoot and inspect utility and maintenance equipment, including steam boilers.
• Manage maintenance materials, inventory, purchasing, and contractor services.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve employee and operational issues to ensure production and customer requirements are met.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, utilities systems, reliability programs, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience managing budgets, shutdowns, contractors, and maintenance teams.
• Proven ability to drive safety, operational improvements, and cultural change.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with steam boilers and utility systems.
• Experience with wastewater treatment and water pretreatment.
• Experience with reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with manufacturing plant operations and maintenance planning.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance management systems.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.