Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations and ensure the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of production equipment. This individual will be responsible for organizing maintenance personnel, driving preventive and predictive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, and expertise in equipment reliability strategies that increase asset performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership & Planning

• Organize and supervise maintenance employees in coordination with Production Supervisors and Operations Management.
• Schedule and prioritize maintenance activities to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for maintenance personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Equipment Reliability & Asset Management

• Develop and implement equipment reliability programs focused on improving uptime, asset utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze equipment failures and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues.
• Utilize reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance, and preventive maintenance methodologies.
• Monitor key maintenance metrics including downtime, Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.

Maintenance Operations

• Set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance work orders are accurately recorded in the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Execute preventive maintenance activities according to established schedules.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance duties as required.
• Ensure machine downtime is minimized through proactive maintenance planning and rapid response to breakdowns.
• Support production operations as needed to achieve operational objectives.

Inventory & Facility Management

• Maintain order, organization, and cleanliness within the maintenance workshop.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure proper organization of storage areas.
• Coordinate parts procurement and inventory control to support maintenance needs.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to improve plant performance.
• Assist with logistics, facility maintenance, housekeeping, laboratory support, and other operational needs when maintenance activities are low.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating maintenance activities across multiple production areas.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and root cause failure analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience utilizing CMMS or maintenance tracking systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English.