Maintenance Manager

IKO North America•Ennis, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum productivity, quality, and safety while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (BSME preferred)
5–10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with 3+ years in continuous manufacturing preferred
Strong understanding of plant financials and performance metrics to drive cost efficiency
Hands-on experience with repair and maintenance of process equipment
Proven ability to conduct assessments, audits, and performance evaluations
Demonstrated leadership skills managing diverse teams across varying skill levels
Strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving and action-planning capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to influence outcomes
Experience improving KPIs (e.g., OEE) with strong troubleshooting and root cause/corrective action (RC/CA) skills
Background in preventive/predictive maintenance, KPI-driven leadership, and maintaining a strong sense of urgency and accountability in a safety-sensitive environment

Responsibilities

Reports to the Plant Manager and participates as a member of the Plant Leadership Team
Leads and supervises the plant maintenance organization (Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Planner/Scheduler, Inventory Coordinators)
Drives maintenance safety programs to achieve plant goals, including Zero Injuries
Manages and oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs using best practices
Plans, prioritizes, and coordinates maintenance activities with operations to ensure high reliability and low cost
Ensures maintenance staff are trained, equipped, motivated, and performing work safely and efficiently
Conducts regular communication and performance feedback to assess team competency and development needs
Utilizes CMMS to track work orders, spare parts, equipment history, and maintenance records
Monitors spare parts inventory, maintenance supplies, and maintains accurate documentation and records compliance
Manages maintenance budgets, analyzes performance data, and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements while implementing cost-saving initiatives