Maintenance Manager

Reference: PR/601479_1785326329Maintenance ManagerLocation: Spartanburg, South CarolinaSalary: $130,000 - $160,000 + bonusCompany SummaryI'm partnered with a global advanced materials manufacturer recognized as a pioneer in high-performance carbon fiber and composite technologies. With a history spanning nearly 100 years, the organization has evolved from a textiles business into one of the world's leading producers of advanced materials used across aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, and energy markets.The company has invested heavily in the United States over the past several decades and operates a highly strategic manufacturing network supporting some of the most demanding applications in the world. Their South Carolina operation serves as a critical site within their composites business, producing advanced carbon fiber materials that support customers where quality, reliability, and performance are mission-critical.Despite being part of a large global organization, the site maintains a collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership visibility and a focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee development.What you'll be doing:Leading, mentoring, and developing the maintenance team for a large manufacturing operationManaging daily maintenance activities while driving a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountabilityDeveloping and optimizing preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programsPlanning and coordinating maintenance support for scheduled and unscheduled shutdownsIdentifying equipment reliability issues and implementing long-term corrective actionsDriving capital projects and maintenance-related continuous improvement initiativesManaging maintenance planning, spare parts inventory, and resource allocationPartnering closely with operations, engineering, and site leadership to improve reliability and plant performanceSupporting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementationUtilizing CMMS systems to improve maintenance planning and executionWhat they're looking for:8+ years of maintenance leadership experience within manufacturingStrong background in preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and mechanical integrityExperience leading maintenance technicians in a continuous manufacturing environmentExposure to capital projects and maintenance program developmentExperience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning systemsStrong communication, leadership, and team development skillsBachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferredChemical manufacturing, composites, advanced materials, aerospace materials, fibers, or other process manufacturing experience strongly preferredWhy this role stands out:Opportunity to lead maintenance for a highly specialized advanced materials manufacturing operationCritical leadership position with ownership over site reliability and mechanical integrity programsExposure to innovative manufacturing technologies supporting aerospace and other high-performance industriesStrong visibility with site leadership and opportunity to influence plant performanceBacked by a financially stable global organization with significant long-term investment in the businessBlend of hands-on plant involvement and strategic maintenance leadershipLocated in the growing Spartanburg market with access to Greenville, Charlotte, and the broader Southeast manufacturing corridorThis is an ideal opportunity for a maintenance leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving equipment reliability, and partnering closely with operations to drive world-class manufacturing performance in a technologically advanced environment.