Maintenance Manager

Job-ID29248641Reference26-24681TypeDirect PlacementSalary$100,000-$105,000 / yearð§ MAINTENANCE MANAGERLead Maintenance. Improve Reliability. Drive Plant Performance.ð Location: Fayetteville, TN

• Salary: $100,000–$105,000 Annually
• Schedule: 1st Shift | Full-TimeDirect Hire Opportunity
• Occasional On-Call Responsibilitiesð TAKE THE LEAD IN PLANT MAINTENANCE!Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Leader, or Manufacturing Maintenance professional ready to take the next step in your career?We are seeking a strong Maintenance Manager to lead the overall maintenance function within a manufacturing facility. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who understands that successful maintenance is about more than fixing equipment — it's about preventing downtime, developing people, improving processes, controlling costs, and keeping production moving.In this role, you will have a direct impact on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, employee development, safety, quality, and overall plant performance.ð§ WHAT YOU'LL DODirect and oversee all activities of the Maintenance Department.Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel and subordinate supervisors.Develop maintenance schedules, assign work, and manage staffing requirements to support plant operations.Establish and maintain effective Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and equipment/asset care programs.Analyze equipment downtime, recurring failures, and maintenance issues to identify root causes and implement countermeasures.Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to improve plant efficiency and equipment reliability.Provide technical guidance and review maintenance work to ensure projects are completed effectively.Manage maintenance projects, including cost estimates, proposals, contractor bids, and outside contractor work.Manage department expenses and budgets while identifying opportunities to control costs.Monitor and manage spare parts inventory and ordering.Research and recommend equipment, tools, supplies, and other resources for the Maintenance Department.Maintain accurate maintenance, safety, expense, and equipment documentation.Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.Utilize measurement tools and support technical problem-solving.Work with 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software.Support and improve welding processes and equipment conditions to maintain product quality.Train and develop maintenance personnel in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of robotic production equipment.Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Quality, Safety, Cost, and Delivery initiatives.Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.Assist with administrative and IT-related responsibilities as needed.Provide occasional support outside normal hours when maintenance issues require attention.ð LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENTThis position provides overall direction and leadership for the Maintenance Department.Responsibilities include:Interviewing, hiring, and training maintenance employeesPlanning, assigning, and directing workDeveloping and coaching maintenance personnelMonitoring productivity and performanceConducting performance evaluationsAddressing employee concerns and resolving problemsCommunicating expectations and holding the team accountableBuilding a strong culture around Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORThe ideal candidate will have:A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field OR approximately 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.Proven experience leading and developing maintenance teams.Strong knowledge of plant maintenance, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance.Experience analyzing downtime and performing root-cause analysis.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.Experience with CAD/CAM, automated manufacturing equipment, and/or robotics is highly beneficial.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.Experience managing maintenance projects, budgets, contractors, and spare parts.Strong communication and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.Proficiency with Microsoft Office.Experience with ERP or computerized maintenance systems is a plus.ð WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?This is an opportunity to make a real impact on a manufacturing operation.You won't simply be reacting to breakdowns — you'll be responsible for building a maintenance strategy focused on reliability, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, employee development, and long-term plant performance.If you're a maintenance leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, improving equipment reliability, and driving results, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.ð SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT1st Shift | Full-TimeOccasional on-call responsibilities may be required when maintenance issues arise outside normal operating hours.This is a manufacturing environment where you will regularly work around industrial machinery, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, vehicles, oils, vibration, and moderate-to-loud noise levels.The position may occasionally require working holidays, other shifts, or overtime based on operational needs. Local, national, and international travel may also be required.ð READY TO LEAD?If you're ready to bring your maintenance leadership experience to a Direct Hire opportunity in Fayetteville, TN where you can improve reliability, develop a team, reduce downtime, and make a measurable difference, apply today!r.CTD115Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.