Corporate Engineering Manager - Maintenance O

Klosterman Baking Co • Hebron, KY

4h

About The Position

The Maintenance Operations Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all maintenance departments to ensure optimal performance of equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. This role focuses on developing and executing preventive maintenance strategies, managing resources effectively, and driving operational excellence to minimize downtime while supporting production and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (Associate degree with extensive relevant experience may be considered).
• Five (5) or more years of maintenance management or related leadership experience.
• Experience supporting industrial equipment, facilities maintenance, and capital asset management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CMMS platforms.
• Background in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manufacturing or industrial operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage maintenance teams across multiple departments and facilities.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance standards for maintenance operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize operational disruptions and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and other regulatory standards.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor maintenance budgets including labor, materials, and capital expenditures.
• Optimize resource allocation and control costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Oversee the repair, servicing, installation, and modification of machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment history within CMMS.
• Evaluate equipment performance and reliability and recommend upgrades or replacements as needed.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), maintenance metrics, and cost data to leadership.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to align maintenance activities with operational needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce downtime.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology and data-driven tools to improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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