Maintenance Manager

Job Description An established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at its Bolingbrook, Illinois facility. This position is responsible for equipment reliability, asset management, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, maintenance planning and scheduling, and the development of maintenance personnel. The Maintenance Manager will work closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, Engineering, IT, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and standard operating procedures. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to lead maintenance teams, improve equipment performance, minimize production downtime, and manage maintenance budgets in a manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Plant Manager and offers a competitive compensation package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. Principal / Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead the maintenance team to ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with safety requirements, food safety standards, GMPs, and standard operating procedures. Oversee the site maintenance system, including maintenance planning and scheduling, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), work order quality, preventive maintenance compliance, backlog management, spare parts inventory, documentation, certifications, permits, and annual testing records. Drive equipment reliability and performance by investigating equipment failures, analyzing downtime and recurring issues, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Lead maintenance, reliability, and asset management initiatives, including gap assessments, baseline performance evaluations, prioritized improvement plans, maintenance KPIs, implementation tracking, and progress reporting. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, vendors, and shift personnel to minimize production disruptions and support equipment, capital improvement, and automation requirements. Develop and strengthen maintenance team capabilities through performance management, skills assessments, training plans, coaching, succession planning, and clearly defined responsibilities for maintenance leads, mechanics, apprentices, and support personnel. Maintain clean, organized, and orderly maintenance work areas while supporting equipment fabrication, troubleshooting, off‑hours problem resolution, vendor and manufacturer visits, and the development or revision of maintenance procedures and work instructions. Manage maintenance expenditures within established budgets and monitor key performance indicators, including downtime, mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), preventive maintenance completion, schedule compliance, maintenance backlog, spare parts inventory accuracy, and overall maintenance spending. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment availability, operational efficiency, maintenance effectiveness, and long‑term asset performance. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in a technical-related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance. 3+ years of maintenance leadership experience. Experience with CMMS and work order management systems, maintenance KPIs, gap assessments, reliability improvement tools, and structured root cause analysis. Demonstrated ability to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive measurable maintenance performance improvements. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Proficiency with computers or tablets, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs require. Ability to travel within the United States as required. Ability to work in elevated or confined spaces as required. Preferred Qualifications Experience in food manufacturing or a related production environment. Familiarity with food safety standards, GMPs, and manufacturing operating procedures. Additional Information Email: cpaisley irgsolution.com Subject: Maintenance Manager- Naperville, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr