Maintenance Manager

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION•Bealeton, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee comprehensive maintenance operations for Smith-Midland of Virginia, ensuring optimal safety standards, operational efficiency, and cost-effective resource management. Provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to support maintenance functions across a major precast concrete manufacturing facility. Executes hands-on equipment repairs, conducts critical system inspections, and implements preventive maintenance programs to maximize operational reliability and minimize downtime. Manages daily maintenance operations with a team of 4-5 technicians, handling all facility maintenance work and personnel matters including company policy administration. Monitors department performance, implements productivity improvements, and takes corrective action as needed. Repairs equipment to quality standards while optimizing cost and reliability. Develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules for all plant and mobile equipment, coordinating with production to minimize downtime. Trains equipment operators on proper procedures to prevent equipment abuse and premature wear. Maintains records and produces reports for accounting and performance monitoring purposes. Ensures highway mobile equipment meets maintenance standards and regulatory compliance through scheduled inspections and proper documentation. Maintains a safe work environment by implementing safety policies, conducting equipment inspections, and correcting safety issues to meet OSHA and insurance requirements. Upholds housekeeping standards in shop and work areas while assisting production with leak repairs and waste reduction. Coordinates energy-saving initiatives and leads continuous improvement programs. Manages inventory of materials and spare parts with the purchasing department to minimize equipment downtime. Provides budget recommendations for capital expenditures and develops long-term equipment replacement schedules. Ensures compliance with environmental permits for air, water, wastewater, and storage tanks including all required testing and reporting. Implements continuous improvement and preventative maintenance programs to eliminate defects and improve processes.

Requirements

5-10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings
3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Understanding of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and safety regulations
Familiarity with maintenance planning, scheduling, and budgeting
Proven ability to lead and manage maintenance teams
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Computer proficiency, including maintenance software and Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills for coordinating with production, engineering, and other departments

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and environmental regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee comprehensive maintenance operations
Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise
Execute hands-on equipment repairs
Conduct critical system inspections
Implement preventive maintenance programs
Manage daily maintenance operations
Monitor department performance
Implement productivity improvements
Repair equipment to quality standards
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules
Train equipment operators on proper procedures
Maintain records and produce reports
Ensure highway mobile equipment meets maintenance standards and regulatory compliance
Maintain a safe work environment
Uphold housekeeping standards
Coordinate energy-saving initiatives
Lead continuous improvement programs
Manage inventory of materials and spare parts
Provide budget recommendations for capital expenditures
Develop long-term equipment replacement schedules
Ensure compliance with environmental permits
Implement continuous improvement and preventative maintenance programs