Maintenance Manager

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the plant maintenance function to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and facilities. This role leads the Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Technicians, and contractors while developing maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support plant operations.

The Maintenance Manager will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, maintenance planning and scheduling, departmental budgets, contractors, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement initiatives.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Technicians, and contractors.
• Ensure plant equipment, machinery, and facilities are maintained in a safe, reliable, and productive condition.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities around production requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure maintenance activities comply with company policies and MSHA requirements.
• Develop and manage maintenance operating and capital budgets, including monitoring costs and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain equipment histories, maintenance records, and documentation required for operational and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee critical spare parts, maintenance inventory strategy, vendors, and contractor performance.Identify and recommend capital projects that improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to achieve plant objectives.
• Use maintenance KPIs and performance data to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable QMS and ISO-related requirements

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.Knowledge of MSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, vendors, and contractors.
• Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance experience , including at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience .

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.  

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required

United States  Quincy