Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Southern Indiana (Louisville Metro Area)
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential + Excellent Benefits

Ready to Lead Maintenance Instead of Just Putting Out Fires?

Talent Group is conducting confidential pre-screening interviews on behalf of our well established manufacturing client. We're seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and develop a high-performing maintenance team of 10 to 12 direct reports.

This is a highly visible leadership position where you'll have the opportunity to drive preventive maintenance initiatives, improve uptime, reduce downtime, and partner directly with plant leadership to make a measurable impact on the operation.

If you enjoy solving complex equipment issues, mentoring technicians, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and building a proactive maintenance culture, we'd like to talk with you.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead and develop the maintenance department in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Drive equipment reliability and preventive maintenance initiatives
• Establish maintenance goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Partner with production leadership to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
• Oversee building and facility maintenance, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and grounds maintenance
• Manage outside contractors and service providers
• Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets
• Lead continuous improvement projects and TPM initiatives
• Support environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance efforts
• Participate in safety committee activities and emergency response planning

What We're Looking For

• Maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing, metals, automotive, steel, aluminum, or other industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement long-term solutions
• Experience leading maintenance technicians, planners, or supervisors
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Experience

• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement
• CMMS systems
• Steel, aluminum, metals processing, automotive supplier, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience
• Environmental and safety compliance experience

Why This Opportunity?

• Stable manufacturing operation with a long history of success
• High-impact leadership role
• Opportunity to build and improve maintenance processes
• Direct interaction with plant leadership
• Strong benefits package
• Career growth opportunities

Apply today if you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership, technical expertise, and continuous improvement mindset can make a lasting impact.