Corporate Functional Manager, Maintenance

Lead Maintenance Transformation. Drive Reliability. Build the Future.At Scot Forge, we manufacture high-performance forged components for some of the world's most demanding industries. With more than 130 years of success, $600M+ in revenue, and 100% employee ownership, we offer more than a job, we offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact.We're hiring a Corporate Functional Manager, Maintenance to provide enterprise-wide leadership for maintenance operations across our manufacturing facilities.This high-impact role is responsible for developing maintenance strategy, reliability programs, and leadership capability across the organization. You'll partner with Plant Managers and functional leaders to improve equipment performance, standardize best practices, and drive transformational change across multiple locations.This role is responsible for our plants in Spring Grove, IL, Franklin Park, IL, and Clinton, WI. The Corporate Manager may work out of any of our three locations.Why This RoleThis is an opportunity to shape maintenance excellence across an entire manufacturing enterprise.We're seeking a leader who can move operations from reactive maintenance to proactive reliability by building systems, developing talent, and creating consistency across sites. Success means improving uptime, strengthening maintenance teams, and supporting the company's long-term growth.What You'll OwnEnterprise-wide maintenance strategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiativesReliability and performance of critical production, mobile, facility, and infrastructure assetsPreventive and predictive maintenance programs, performance metrics, and capital investment planningDevelopment of maintenance leadership, technical talent, and a culture of safety and accountabilityWhat You'll DoLead and influence maintenance organizations across multiple facilities through servant leadershipImplement standardized maintenance and reliability best practices to improve uptime and operational performanceDevelop maintenance leaders through coaching, training, succession planning, and talent developmentEstablish KPIs, support capital projects, and partner with Operations and Engineering on reliability improvementsEnsure maintenance activities support a safe, compliant, and efficient work environmentWhat We're Looking For10+ years of maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing, preferably heavy industrial environmentsExperience in metals manufacturing, forging, steel, machining, heat treat, foundry, or similar operations strongly preferredDemonstrated success leading operational improvement, reliability initiatives, and organizational changeStrong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability practices, and industrial equipment maintenanceAbility to influence teams and drive results across multiple locationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience consideredMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to pass a pre-employment drug screeningWhy Scot Forge100% employee-owned industry leader in forged and engineered metal productsOpportunity to influence maintenance performance across multiple manufacturing facilitiesStrong commitment to safety, employee development, and continuous improvementStable, growing organization offering competitive compensation and relocation assistance for qualified candidatesReady to Make an Impact?If you're a maintenance leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing teams, and driving operational excellence in a heavy manufacturing environment, we'd like to connect.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401(k) Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.