Area Maintenance Manager

MLC • Sainte Genevieve, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads maintenance operations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5+ years of maintenance management experience
• 10+ years of experience, preferably in high-heat industrial processing environments (e.g., minerals or chemicals)

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage both hourly and salaried employees in a union environment
• Proven ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee relations
• Experience with maintenance systems (EAM/CMMS), Microsoft Office, and technical documentation (e.g., schematics, drawings)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, develop teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute routine and shutdown maintenance to ensure timely, high-quality work
• Analyze equipment failures and lead root cause investigations to prevent recurrence
• Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
• Partner with reliability teams to improve performance using data (e.g., vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
• Manage maintenance budgets, control costs, and support capital improvement projects
• Track and report KPIs, identifying and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (including MSHA)
• Lead, develop, and support maintenance teams to drive productivity, quality, and engagement

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company match and additional employer-funded contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits including Employer HSA contributions, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage including company-provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities
• Access to professional development resources and opportunities
• Coming soon…Student Loan Reimbursement assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager