Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Manager in Wichita KS, candidates must be open to relocation to the Wichita area

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager who will lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians. The role involves ensuring safe and effective maintenance operations while establishing department goals and performance metrics. You will be responsible for scheduling maintenance activities to minimize production downtime and providing technical guidance for complex equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure safe and effective maintenance operations.
• Establish department goals, performance metrics, and accountability measures.
• Schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex equipment issues.
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance personnel.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of various equipment including decoil, blanking, cut-to-length lines, overhead bridge cranes, side loaders, material handling equipment, forklifts, Trumpf laser cutting machines, CNC press brakes, air compressors, and utility systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain equipment records, repair histories, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Lead lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and machine guarding compliance.
• Conduct maintenance-related safety audits and corrective action activities.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with environmental regulations and company standards.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Analyze downtime data and develop corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.
• Recommend capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and automation opportunities.
• Develop and manage maintenance department budgets.
• Monitor maintenance spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
• Source parts, tools, and services necessary to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure planning and equipment installation projects.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Quality, and Safety teams to meet customer requirements and production schedules.
• Support emergency repair needs and respond to critical equipment breakdowns when necessary.
• Participate in production planning discussions to coordinate maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Electrical expertise
• Troubleshooting skills
• Maintenance management
• Maintenance supervision
• Knowledge of hydraulics
• Knowledge of pneumatics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety and compliance with OSHA regulations
• Experience in promoting a safety culture
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and machine guarding compliance
• Experience in conducting safety audits and corrective action activities

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values continuous improvement and innovation. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can drive initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction. Our commitment to safety and compliance ensures a secure and supportive workplace.

Work Environment

You will work in a dynamic production environment, engaging with various teams to meet production schedules. The role involves managing relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers, while ensuring operational efficiency through strategic sourcing of parts, tools, and services.

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.