Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Maintenance Leadership Transco Rail Services, a Marmon Rail (Berkshire Hathaway) company, seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead facility and equipment maintenance operations, drive reliability, and support production performance in an industrial environment. What You’ll Do Lead maintenance operations with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and uptime. Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime. Partner with operations to schedule maintenance activities and coordinate planned outages. Manage and prioritize work orders through CMMS systems. Conduct daily facility walks to identify equipment issues and improvement opportunities. Analyze equipment performance data to improve reliability and reduce failures. Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory for critical equipment. Oversee and coordinate third‑party contractors and service providers. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Train, coach, and develop maintenance team members. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and equipment performance. What Makes This Role Different Directly influence equipment uptime and production success. Lead all maintenance functions across facility and equipment systems. Career paths across Transco, Marmon Rail, and 100+ Marmon companies. Hands‑on leadership balancing shop‑floor presence with strategic planning. Required Qualifications 5–7 years of maintenance leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments. Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability. Experience managing maintenance teams and contractors. Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance planning. Strong mechanical aptitude (equipment, welding machines, facility systems). Ability to manage priorities, problem‑solve, and drive execution. Strong communication and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or related field. Experience in rail, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environments. Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly manages maintenance technicians and contractors. Responsible for workforce planning, training, and development. Drives accountability for safety, quality, and performance. Work Environment Combination of shop floor and office‑based work. Exposure to equipment, noise, and weather conditions. Physical activity including walking, climbing, and lifting. May require extended hours based on operational needs. Site Specific Details Location: 300 7th Avenue NW, Oelwein, Iowa 50662. Shift: Primarily First Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm). Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $85,000 – $105,000. Medical, Dental, Vision (Day One). 401(k) with company match. Company‑paid life and disability insurance. Paid time off and holidays. Employee Assistance Program. Career growth opportunities across Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companies. Equal Opportunity Employer Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr