Maintenance Manager

Manager – Maintenance and Facilities

Wolf Lake, IL Reports To: GM – WOIL Operations

Direct Reports: 1 Direct / 25 Indirect

Position Purpose

Responsible for planning, leading, and managing the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department in support of two product lines at the Wolf Lake, IL site.

Core Accountabilities

• Demonstrate and lead a commitment to achieving Zero Harm through behavioral-based safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and uphold corporate values across the organization.
• Direct maintenance activities to maximize plant operating efficiency.
• Manage operations within approved controllable cost budgets; participate in annual budgeting and planning processes.
• Contribute to capital expenditure planning and development of annual project submissions.
• Maintain strong employee relations by clearly communicating goals, expectations, and policies.
• Facilitate personnel actions including scheduling, recognition, performance management, and discipline.
• Conduct regular communication meetings and daily inspections of plant processes and equipment.
• Ensure all areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition; take corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support repairs, modifications, and improvements.
• Develop and communicate special operating instructions as required.
• Support manufacturing with engineering and project initiatives that improve infrastructure, maintenance, and reliability.
• Drive equipment and process improvements aligned with safety standards and evolving operational needs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline required.

Experience

• 3–5 years of management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years combined experience in one or more of the following industries: energetic materials, chemical refining, or technical manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and process systems.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience interacting with regulatory compliance agencies.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams effectively.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across shifts and departments.
• Must meet requirements for “Possessor of Explosives” as defined by the ATF.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM requirements.
• Ability to identify process issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.

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