Maintenance Manager

U.S. Pipe 2024•Bessemer, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Pipe’s Bessemer, Alabama location is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance operations in support of safe, reliable, and efficient production. The role leads maintenance supervisors and the maintenance workforce, ensuring effective preventive maintenance, timely repairs, equipment reliability, and successful execution of maintenance and capital projects. Working closely with Plant and Production leadership, the Maintenance Manager prioritizes operational needs, minimizes downtime, improves maintenance processes, and promotes safety, accountability, and compliance with company standards and applicable labor agreements. The Maintenance Manager develops the maintenance workforce; ensures safety and regulatory compliance; oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; supports production; coordinates maintenance, engineering, facility, and capital projects; manages budgets and resources; tracks performance and continuous improvement; and works with Human Resources and plant leadership on labor and employee relations. The position includes work in an office and extensive time in a plant exposed to foundry operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
At least 5 years managing a maintenance department in a large manufacturing operation, including responsibility for maintenance operations, equipment reliability, or repair activities.
Experience leading maintenance teams across multiple shifts, managing budgets, and directing preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and major repairs.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, direct work, develop employees, establish accountability, and address performance concerns.
Ability to prioritize maintenance needs, coordinate resources, manage competing demands, and respond effectively to equipment failures and operational challenges.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other applicable business systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field; significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in a unionized environment, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and labor relations.
Experience improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and strengthening maintenance processes and workforce performance.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop maintenance supervisors and employees, set expectations, address performance concerns, promote accountability and teamwork, and identify training needs.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety standards, procedures, and applicable regulations; promote safe work practices and accountability.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maintain equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and support production.
Direct efforts to resolve significant equipment issues and minimize operational disruptions.
Work with Plant and Production leadership to identify causes of production delays, prioritize maintenance needs, coordinate resources, and communicate significant maintenance issues and resolution plans.
Oversee maintenance projects, equipment modifications, facility improvements, capital initiatives, and scheduled shutdowns; coordinate with Engineering, contractors, and company resources.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets; monitor labor and material costs; oversee purchasing and contractor resources; and implement cost controls.
Monitor maintenance performance, equipment downtime, preventive maintenance effectiveness, project progress, and departmental costs to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure consistent application of labor agreements, company policies, and work rules; partner with Human Resources and plant leadership on grievances, employee concerns, and workforce matters; represent the company in labor discussions as assigned.
Participate in plant leadership discussions and collaborate across departments to establish priorities, resolve operational challenges, and support company objectives.