Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager in Wichita KS

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager who will lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians. The role involves ensuring safe and effective maintenance operations while establishing department goals and performance metrics. You will be responsible for scheduling maintenance activities to minimize production downtime and providing technical guidance for complex equipment issues.

Responsibilities:

• 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 various equipment including decoil, blanking, cut-to-length lines, overhead bridge cranes, side loaders, material handling equipment, forklifts, Trumpf laser cutting machines, CNC press brakes, air compressors, and utility 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 services necessary to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure planning and equipment installation projects.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Quality, and Safety teams to meet customer requirements and production schedules.
• Support emergency repair needs and respond to critical equipment breakdowns when necessary.
• Participate in production planning discussions to coordinate maintenance activities.

Essential Skills:

• Electrical expertise
• Troubleshooting skills
• Maintenance management
• Maintenance supervision
• Knowledge of hydraulics
• Knowledge of pneumatics

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of safety and compliance with OSHA regulations
• Experience in promoting a safety culture
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and machine guarding compliance
• Experience in conducting safety audits and corrective action activities

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values continuous improvement and innovation. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can drive initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction. Our commitment to safety and compliance ensures a secure and supportive workplace.

Work Environment:

You will work in a dynamic production environment, engaging with various teams to meet production schedules. The role involves managing relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers, while ensuring operational efficiency through strategic sourcing of parts, tools, and services.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)