Maintenance Manager

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related technical discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and maintenance leadership experience.\nExperience leading maintenance operations within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.\nStrong knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and maintenance planning practices.\nExperience managing maintenance personnel, contractors, and cross-functional projects.\nAbility to analyze operational data and develop strategies that improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing quality systems, safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.\nStrong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, welding systems, stamping equipment, or similar industrial machinery.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies.\nExperience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and vendor contracts.\nBackground working in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading maintenance operations within a manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement. This role oversees maintenance personnel, vendor relationships, preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and facility support functions while driving performance in quality, productivity, and cost management.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead maintenance operations supporting manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and production processes.\nEnsure equipment reliability and maximum operational uptime to support production goals and customer commitments.\nDevelop and execute maintenance strategies focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.\nManage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.\nCoordinate maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, installations, and facility improvements.\nCollaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment launches, process improvements, and capital initiatives.\nMonitor maintenance KPIs and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.\nDevelop staffing plans and allocate maintenance resources to support operational requirements.\nOversee contractor relationships, service agreements, and maintenance-related vendor activities.\nEstablish technical training and development programs to enhance workforce capabilities.\nEvaluate employee performance, identify skill gaps, and implement development plans for maintenance personnel.\nManage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.\nSupport investigations related to production disruptions, equipment failures, and customer-related concerns.\nEnsure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.\nPartner with quality, engineering, and operations teams to support quality system and certification requirements.\nPrepare and communicate maintenance performance metrics and department updates to leadership.\nProvide support during emergency equipment failures and critical operational issues.\nImplement escalation procedures and corrective actions to address recurring equipment concerns.\nChampion continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, safety, and process efficiency.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.