Assistant Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Maintenance Manager uses leadership skills and technical knowledge to lead maintenance mechanics, working alongside robotics and controls systems technicians in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a safe workplace. The role oversees facility preventive maintenance, serves as the client’s point of contact during the shift, and supports multi-site production with a safe, customer-focused approach. The manager leads and develops team members, solves difficult problems, coordinates outside contractors, and may be on call for emergencies. The position requires handling multiple projects and daily activities, meeting deadlines, and planning to achieve departmental and distribution goals. It is based on-site in Monee, Illinois, with flexibility to work various shifts and alternative schedules and travel as required to support network needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior leadership experience.
- Flexibility to work various shifts and alternative work schedules as needed.
- Experience performing maintenance on industrial machinery, electrical systems, and electronic controls.
- Must be authorized to work in the hiring country without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience managing budgets and vendors.
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) programs.
- Experience in project management.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and electrical schematics.
Responsibilities
- Model safety standards and maintain an environment focused on safety.
- Partner with onsite Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure safety standards are met.
- Lead, train, and support maintenance team members and develop their skills and capabilities.
- Develop solutions to difficult problems and manage outside contractors; be on call for emergencies.
- Support multi-site production in a safe, customer-focused manner.
- Manage multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines, and develop plans to accomplish departmental and distribution goals.
- Oversee facility preventive maintenance and serve as the client point of contact during the shift.
- Meet operational KPIs, including labor tracking.
- Schedule and track the completion of tickets.
- Oversee building cleanliness and ensure accurate inventory tracking.
- Perform daily and weekly audits for cleanliness and work orders.
- Implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
- Maintain client-centric relationships with operational stakeholders.
- Participate in budget development and tracking, and assist with project planning and cost analysis.
- Provide thorough performance feedback and written appraisals, including discipline up to and including termination.
- Promote and conduct good housekeeping.
- Travel as required to support network needs.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
- Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
