Maintenance Manager

Hutchinson • Grand Rapids, MI

93d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will develop and manage maintenance practices and procedures, monitor key maintenance metrics, and lead continuous improvement projects related to equipment, processes, and facilities. This role involves managing equipment installations, supervising the Maintenance/Automation team, and coordinating maintenance activities with plant leadership. The position also includes training and evaluating personnel, ensuring safe work practices, and adhering to company health, safety, and environmental policies. Periodic travel between sites for training and assistance is required.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with maintenance staff, outside contractors, vendors, suppliers, and personnel from other company departments.
• Capable of supervising, directing, and training maintenance personnel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understand the role and function of the maintenance organization in a manufacturing environment.
• An engineering/technical degree, recognized technical expertise (licensed journeyman or master), or equivalent technical background.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in industrial maintenance or engineering.
• Technical experience in mechanical systems, electrical systems, fluid power (pneumatic and hydraulic), and industrial controls.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills required for measurement, scheduling, and tracking metrics.
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of email, MS Excel, MS Word, and MVP Data Systems (CMMS).
• Ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions, and determine a proper course of action.
• Ability to implement necessary solutions with little or no direct supervision adhering to company policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance practices and procedures (preventive, predictive, and repair).
• Monitor, react to, and report key maintenance metrics and indicators.
• Develop and manage continuous improvement projects in regard to equipment, processes, and facility.
• Management and coordination of equipment installations (new and refurbishment).
• Management and supervision of Maintenance/Automation team personnel.
• Coordination and communication of maintenance activities with Plant Manager and site senior staff.
• Training and evaluation of maintenance personnel to meet current and future needs.
• Demonstration and assurance of safe work practices by maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Travel periodically between sites for training and assistance.
• Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance options)
• Company-Paid Coverage (Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO policies that support personal time, holidays, and overall well-being)
• Retirement Planning (401(k) retirement plan with an employer match)
• Global Opportunities & Local Impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree