Mechanical / Facilities Maintenance Manager

Kelco Industries•Woodstock, IL

21h•$75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Mechanical / Facilities Maintenance Manager leads maintenance of production equipment and facilities to support safe, reliable operations. The role plans preventive maintenance, directs repairs and outside contractors, troubleshoots equipment problems, and coordinates facility improvements with Operations and other departments. It also maintains records and parts availability and supports compliance with applicable safety requirements. The position supervises maintenance employees, coordinates facility and equipment projects, and works with internal teams and external providers to reduce disruption to production and improve equipment reliability and facility readiness.

Requirements

At least five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of industrial equipment and building systems, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating contractors.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, and oversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for production equipment, tools, building systems, and facilities.
Supervise maintenance employees, set priorities, provide technical direction, assess work quality, and perform hands-on maintenance when needed.
Diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems; guide technicians in identifying root causes and restoring equipment safely.
Coordinate repairs and planned work with production and other departments to reduce disruption and communicate equipment status and expected completion.
Inspect facilities and equipment regularly; identify deficiencies, prioritize corrective actions, and document completed work and follow-up needs.
Lead the Safety Committee and address identified hazards. Ensure maintenance work follows company safety procedures, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
Select, schedule, and monitor contractors and suppliers; review work against specifications, safety expectations, cost, and completion requirements.
Plan facility modifications and equipment projects, including scope, schedules, estimates, bids, layouts, and coordination of installation or construction.
Maintain maintenance logs, work records, inspection reports, and other documentation needed to monitor recurring issues and support planning.
Manage spare parts and essential supplies, including identifying critical components, requisitioning materials, and maintaining appropriate inventory.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, specifications, blueprints, and work orders; explain technical requirements and assign work accordingly.
Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and facility readiness; perform related duties as assigned.