Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Location: New Orleans, LA

Position Overview

Aegis Worldwide is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in the New Orleans area to hire an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager. This individual will lead both the engineering and maintenance functions, driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of strategic planning and active involvement on the shop floor. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with deep expertise in industrial maintenance operations and preventative maintenance systems.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and oversee all maintenance and engineering operations within the facility
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• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
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• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities, ensuring timely response to equipment issues and minimizing production downtime
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• Provide hands-on support and leadership on the production floor as needed
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• Drive strategic initiatives related to equipment reliability, process improvement, and operational efficiency
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• Lead capital projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and post-project evaluation
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• Develop and manage departmental budgets, including capital expenditures and maintenance costs
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• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance and engineering team
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• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
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• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams to support business goals
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• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (required)
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• 6+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
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• Strong background in industrial maintenance operations
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• Proven expertise in preventative maintenance planning and implementation
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• Experience managing capital projects and budgets
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• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
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• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement on the shop floor
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance tracking tools
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• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
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• Background in high-speed or process manufacturing environments
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Why Join

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you can shape maintenance and engineering strategy while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations. The organization offers a collaborative environment, strong leadership support, and the ability to make a tangible impact on plant performance.

If you are a driven leader who thrives in both strategic and hands-on environments, we encourage you to apply.