Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Status: Full Time/Exempt

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of asset reliability strategies that ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of critical equipment. This role oversees the Equipment engineering technicians and collaborates cross-functionally to improve equipment performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and drive continuous improvement through predictive and preventive maintenance practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage equipment reliability programs, including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment uptime, maintenance costs, and mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Oversee the implementation of condition monitoring technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to drive asset optimization strategies and long-term capital planning.
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives and projects to enhance overall plant performance and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Manage and develop a team of reliability engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all reliability-related activities.
• Maintain accurate asset data in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Provide technical guidance and support for equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) is preferred.
• 7+ years of reliability engineering or maintenance management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in CMMS systems and reliability analysis tools (e.g., Weibull analysis, SAP PM, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance tools and condition monitoring techniques.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Computer knowledge is required.
• Experience in a Lean / Six Sigma environment strongly preferred.
• Experience operating in a team environment and leading teams are helpful.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrate sound work ethics and be able to deal with public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.
• Able to handle high stress situations, knowledge of SOP's and GMP's. Able to work independently.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical requirements and working conditions listed for this job are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (e.g. computers, phones, etc.). Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulations, and neck bending and turning: near vision is necessary for computer monitor use. Continuously required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Frequently lift up to 25lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

PAI Pharma is a nicotine-free campus , meaning the use of nicotine products-including cigarettes, vaping, chewing tobacco, and any other nicotine-containing substances-is strictly prohibited on company property. All employees should be able to complete their full shift without the need to use nicotine . By joining PAI Pharma, you agree to adhere to our nicotine-free workplace policy, which supports a healthier environment for all employees.

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