Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Scope of Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all plant maintenance operations and coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role plays a critical part in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring the facility consistently meets quality, customer service, and operational objectives.

The Maintenance Manager oversees a skilled maintenance team, drives effective maintenance strategies, partners closely with Engineering and Operations, and ensures compliance with all company policies, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce all safety, health, environmental, quality, GMP, and company policies and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance activities follow established guidelines and best practices.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, train, coach, and develop maintenance personnel to achieve department and plant goals.
• Conduct regular team meetings, training sessions, and performance discussions based on operational needs.
• Participate in plant staff meetings, shift meetings, and safety meetings as an active contributor.

Maintenance Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement maintenance methods and procedures that increase equipment reliability, improve manufacturing efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
• Work closely with Engineering to stay informed of new technologies, machinery upgrades, and system improvements that enhance plant performance.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and deploy corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and extend equipment life.

Budgeting & Resource Management

• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and reduction of repetitive or unnecessary expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives that support operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other departments to support production scheduling, capital projects, and plant improvement efforts.
• Attend operational planning meetings and contribute maintenance insights that support plant objectives.
• Meet with vendors, contractors, and visitors to support equipment needs, system upgrades, and project planning.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support special projects that enhance plant performance or address broader organizational needs.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions that improve maintenance workflow and operational results.

Travel

• Travel of 0–25% may be required depending on business needs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent maintenance experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership ability and experience developing high-performing teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computers, maintenance systems, and typical business software.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of completing assignments independently within established guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team objectives.
• Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential.

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