Manufacturing Maintenance Operations Lead

Qualdoc • Richmond, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

A growing manufacturing operation in the Richmond area is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to oversee facility and equipment maintenance activities in a high-volume production environment. This position is responsible for supporting operational uptime, improving equipment reliability, and leading maintenance personnel to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals. The selected candidate will play a key role in maintaining efficient production and packaging operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing maintenance environment
• Technical or engineering background strongly preferred, particularly Mechanical or Electrical disciplines
• Previous experience supporting high-speed manufacturing or packaging systems preferred
• Understanding of industrial automation and control systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
• Strong troubleshooting abilities involving mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Familiarity with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics and maintenance performance tracking
• Experience managing maintenance inventory and spare parts systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Manufacturing maintenance experience: 5+ years
• Supervisory or leadership experience: 5+ years
• Manufacturing operations environment: 5+ years

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consumer products, packaging, or similar production environments is beneficial
• Comfortable using maintenance software and computer-based reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives focused on improving equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing and packaging equipment issues
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and assign work priorities to maintenance staff
• Collaborate with production and support teams to schedule preventive and corrective maintenance
• Organize maintenance shutdown activities and ensure required permits and safety procedures are followed
• Support equipment qualification, validation, and specification documentation as needed
• Maintain and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Monitor spare parts inventory levels and ensure critical components remain available
• Support Lean Manufacturing and operational improvement efforts
• Identify and recommend practical, cost-effective equipment and process enhancements
• Assist with smaller capital or improvement projects, including equipment modifications and tooling upgrades
• Work with outside vendors and contractors to coordinate repair and service activities
• Track maintenance performance and support process optimization initiatives
• Supervise, mentor, and support maintenance technicians and team members
• Conduct departmental meetings and communicate operational updates effectively
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to cGMP and company standards
• Assist with maintenance budgeting and cost management activities
• Provide additional operational support as needed across the facility

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability after eligibility period
• 401(k) with company contribution and immediate vesting
• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Employee referral incentives
• Onsite dining/cafeteria access
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms, safety footwear support, and prescription safety glasses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed