Mgr, Manufacturing Maintenance

The Hillman Group, Inc.•East York, PA

About The Position

Campbell, part of The Hillman Group following its acquisition of Campbell Chain, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment performance. This hands-on leadership position combines team management with involvement in daily maintenance activities, including troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating repairs, supporting preventive maintenance, and minimizing production downtime. The manager will develop the maintenance team, strengthen equipment reliability, and work closely with production and operations to address immediate priorities and advance long-term maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. The position oversees maintenance strategy, teams, performance metrics, budgets, reliability programs, capital projects, compliance, vendors, and leadership development. Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities, including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities. Duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 8 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.
At least 2 years of management experience.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance and reliability engineering to optimize equipment performance and lifecycle.
Ability to lead leaders and develop high-performing maintenance organizations.
Skill in analyzing operational and financial data to guide strategic decisions.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and asset management systems.
Ability to manage large-scale maintenance operations, budgets, and capital investments.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams to align maintenance with production goals.
Ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement in asset reliability and safety.
Functional near, far, and peripheral vision and functional hearing are required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands for maintenance work, including lifting up to 150 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, operations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with business goals.
Oversee supervisors and maintenance teams across shifts or facilities.
Monitor KPIs such as downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance costs.
Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
Lead preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and installations.
Partner with engineering and operations on process improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and reliability engineering.
Manage vendor relationships and external service providers.
Develop leadership capability and succession plans.
Resolve high-impact equipment and operational issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in safety and health program activities, including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and supporting safety committee activities.