Maintenance Manager

Position Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: New Berlin / Brookfield, Wisconsin

Position Summary:

This isn't your typical maintenance manager role. Our client is a fast-moving, privately held innovator reshaping the liquid food and beverage industry — think cutting-edge manufacturing technology, a vertically integrated operation, and a leadership team that genuinely invests in its people and infrastructure.

They've grown rapidly from a single-product contract manufacturer into a full-scale, technology-driven company serving diverse markets — and their facilities need to keep pace. That's where you come in.

As Maintenance Manager, you'll own the reliability and performance of two manufacturing facilities in the New Berlin/Brookfield area. You'll build programs, lead people, and make decisions that directly impact production uptime, product quality, and the company's ability to scale. If you're the kind of leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants your fingerprints on something that's still being built, this role is for you

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Why this rol

• e?Join a company in true growth mode — your impact will be visible and lasti
• ngLead across two facilities with room to build the maintenance function your w
• ayWork alongside a leadership team that sees maintenance as a strategic advantage, not just a cost cent
• erCompetitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the satisfaction of working somewhere that's genuinely innovati

ngResponsibilitie

• s:Lead and develop a growing team of maintenance technicians — setting expectations, mentoring talent, and creating a culture where people take ownership of their wo
• rkDrive reliability by overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems for two sit
• esBuild and manage programs — from TPM initiatives and PM schedules to spare parts inventory and vendor contrac
• tsKeep things moving by coordinating maintenance projects, managing budgets, and ensuring work is completed on time and to standa
• rdBe the standard-bearer for safety, cleanliness, and operational compliance across both faciliti
• esRoll up your sleeves when it counts — this team leads from the fro

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Required Qualificatio

• ns:5–7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years leading a t
• eamHands-on experience implementing or managing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) — this is a m
• ustPreferred experience includes a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management, OR hands on the job experie
• nceCMRP, CPMM, or similar certification is a strong p
• lusProven ability to manage budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and juggle multiple priorities without losing sight of the deta
• ilsStrong communicator who can translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders and motivate a team on a tight deadl
• ineA problem-solver at heart — you don't wait for things to break; you build systems that prevent