Maintenance Team Coach
About The Position
As a Maintenance Team Coach, you will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Leadership, Safety, Facilities, Planning, and Reliability teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians while driving alignment across shifts and functional teams to support operational goals, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. We're looking for a people-first leader who is passionate about developing talent, improving equipment reliability, and creating a safe and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical maintenance expertise combined with proven coaching and leadership capabilities.
Requirements
- Technical degree, skilled trades certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of experience leading or coaching maintenance teams
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance planning processes
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and reliability principles
- Understanding of labor practices and employee relations fundamentals
- Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification
- State trade license or equivalent technical certification
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) certification
- Experience using SAP CMMS, PEGA, and related maintenance systems
Responsibilities
- Lead maintenance teams in the execution of preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities
- Ensure compliance with all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit, and regulatory requirements
- Prioritize maintenance work based on production schedules, operational risks, and business priorities
- Coordinate maintenance handoffs and communicate equipment status and critical updates to Production Leadership
- Drive equipment reliability improvements through effective maintenance planning and execution
- Develop team capability through coaching, training plans, skill matrices, and performance management
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Support troubleshooting and rapid response efforts to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
- Lead safety investigations, corrective actions, and risk reduction initiatives
- Ensure completion of required technical, safety, and compliance training across the maintenance team
- Monitor maintenance performance metrics and drive actions to improve results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
