Manager - Maintenance

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Evansville, WI

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager - Maintenance role is responsible for leading and developing the maintenance team, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment, driving operational excellence, managing projects and budgets, overseeing vendor relationships, and ensuring safety and compliance within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong understanding of various mechanical and electrical systems, preventative maintenance programs, and leadership skills to foster a high-performing team.

Requirements

5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing maintenance teams and multiple facility priorities.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems.
Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of hydraulics.
Strong knowledge of pneumatics.
Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Budget management experience.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM).
Knowledge of thermography, vibration analysis, and oil analysis programs.
Experience developing apprenticeship or skilled trades training programs.
Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability Centered Maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
Establish clear priorities and assign resources to meet production and maintenance objectives.
Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing maintenance team.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop and execute preventative, predictive, and autonomous maintenance programs.
Drive improvements in equipment reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Oversee troubleshooting and repair activities involving mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Manage work orders, planned maintenance activities, and emergency repairs.
Partner with production and plant leadership to identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements.
Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics, including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and Downtime trends.
Research and implement new technologies and best practices.
Coordinate facility improvement projects and equipment installations.
Manage maintenance budgets and control expenditures.
Collaborate with Purchasing to source maintenance supplies, parts, and equipment.
Maintain effective spare parts inventory management.
Develop and manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
Negotiate and oversee maintenance-related contracts and services.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain expertise in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintenance safety standards.
Promote a safe work environment for all employees and contractors.