Maintenance Manager

NCCO (formerly Dot It)•Fort Worth, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the NCCO’s Fort Worth maintenance and reliability functions to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and leading a high performing maintenance organization that maximizes equipment reliability, supports production objectives, and fosters a culture of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement. The Maintenance Manager is accountable for maintenance planning and execution, asset reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, workforce development, contractor management, spare parts administration, capital improvement support, and effective utilization of maintenance resources.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required
An Associates or Higher degree OR 5+ years of progressive industrial maintenance experience OR 4+ years training in the military (e.g. electronics, maintenance, computers)
2+ years of experience Managing Maintenance Technicians
Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance systems
Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation
Understanding process controls, instrumentation, hydraulics and pneumatics
Ability to read electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematics
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong decision making and conflict resolution abilities
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to analyze data and make informed business decisions
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on sustainable operations
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Office, and related software
Ability to interact with contractors, vendors, property managers and utility companies
Have a valid U.S driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline
Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, or Operational Excellence initiatives
Experience deploying and/or using a CMMS platform
AutoCAD experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Champion a culture where safety is the highest priority and every employee is accountable for safe work practices
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, machine guarding, and environmental requirement
Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and proactive risk reduction initiatives
Promote employee participation in safety observations, audits, and continuous improvement activities
Develop and execute the site’s maintenance and reliability strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and reliability
Establish maintenance priorities based on business criticality, production requirements, and risk
Ensure effective planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance work
Lead root cause failure analysis and implement permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures
Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance through reliability engineering principles
Support capital projects, equipment installations, commissioning, and lifecycle asset management
Foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies
Identify and eliminate waste, reduce equipment losses, and improve maintenance efficiency
Develop standardized maintenance procedures and best practices
Utilize data and key performance indicators (KPI’s) to identify trends, prioritize improvements, and measure results
Lead Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement initiatives that increase productivity and operational reliability
Promote standard work, visual management, and disciplined execution across the maintenance organization
Build highly engaged, accountable, and skilled maintenance team through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development
Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Establish clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans for maintenance personnel
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide timely coaching and constructive feedback
Promote cross-training to improve workforce flexibility and organizational resilience
Recognize employee contributions and encourage participation in continuous improvement activities
Develop succession plans for key maintenance positions
Develop weekly and monthly maintenance schedules that balance preventive maintenance with production requirements
Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment history, and maintenance metrics
Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule and continuously evaluate their effectiveness
Establish equipment criticality and prioritize maintenance activities based on business risk
Manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are available while managing inventory cost
Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment including: PLC – controlled systems, Electrical systems (480VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, 12-48VDC), Process Controls, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, Compressors, motors, gearboxes, VFDs, Sensors, solenoids, automation systems
Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
Utilize diagnostic equipment, multimeters, HMIs, and software tools to troubleshoot equipment
Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and technical service providers to resolve complex equipment issues
Support capital improvement projects from planning through implementation
Develop maintenance budgets and manage department spending
Recommend equipment replacement or upgrades
Utilize performance data to identify improvement opportunities and communicate progress through regular reporting and visual management tools
Develop and establish maintenance metrics that will drive the downtime/breakdown reduction