Maintenance Manager

Signode•Florence, KY

19d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees and coordinates maintenance activities, leads the maintenance team, and ensures the reliability and efficiency of equipment and facilities. The role develops preventive maintenance programs and works with other departments to minimize downtime, reduce operating costs, and improve equipment performance. It also manages maintenance budgets, vendors, parts inventories, safety compliance, records, and reporting, while identifying process and facility improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience leading improvement efforts in maintenance reliability, predictive maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage maintenance technicians, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities, including responses to equipment breakdowns and preventive maintenance tasks.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Establish and maintain schedules for key equipment and facilities.
Monitor equipment performance and implement measures to improve reliability and efficiency.
Collaborate with operations teams to address recurring issues, analyze failure root causes, and implement long-term solutions.
Participate in setting annual, quarterly, and monthly plant KPIs.
Manage the maintenance budget, use resources cost-effectively, identify savings opportunities, and optimize expenditures.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with external vendors for specialized maintenance services and equipment procurement.
Maintain appropriate replacement and repair parts, including accurate inventories.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and organizational policies.
Train staff on safety and maintenance topics, including maintenance logs, routine facility-specific maintenance, equipment operation, and multimedia safety training.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, including equipment histories and repair logs.
Generate regular maintenance performance reports and identify trends and improvement areas.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes.
Maintain facilities and grounds and evaluate long-term needs for major projects and property improvements.
Implement best practices to improve equipment performance and reliability.