Plant Maintenance Operations Leader (Industrial)

ATS•Newark, NJ

17h•$126,276 - $168,368•Onsite

About The Position

Be the operational heartbeat of maintenance We’re looking for a Plant Maintenance Operations Leader to unify safety, people, process, and performance at an ATS customer site. If you thrive on turning strategy into reliable execution and building teams that win, this is your stage. Your impact Safety leadership: Deploy ATS’s safety program; complete training, observations, and investigations; advance Beyond Zero; and model a strong safety partnership with our customer. Strategy into action: Clearly communicate site and company objectives; lead change with positive, consistent messaging; and ensure everyone understands the “why.” People and culture: Onboard personally, hold regular one-on-ones, recognize contributions promptly, promote transparency and participative decision-making, and uphold policies with clarity. Capability building: Maintain a Skills Matrix, drive a Technician Training Plan, and sustain a succession pipeline for Supervisors, Supply Chain, P/S, and RE roles. Operations & financials: Embed the ATS Operating System; execute the ATS-standard maintenance plan; manage revenue, expenses, and profit; and partner across ATS business units. Customer partnership: Serve as primary on-site contact; manage site contracts to align expectations; host daily/weekly/monthly reviews; and expand scope with Sales and Operations. Continuous improvement: Track KPIs, lead RCAs, remove blockers, and deliver measurable cost savings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in technical, business, or related field; or 7+ years in operations/maintenance.
3+ years of supervisory experience focused on coaching and employee development.
Resilient, adaptable multitasker with strong prioritization and change leadership.
High EQ leader who builds trust and relationships; strong customer urgency.
Knowledge of manufacturing/assembly environments and solid business acumen.
Ability to relocate as business needs evolve.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing maintenance credentials or certifications.
Experience with Planning/Scheduling, PM, PdM, RCA, and CI toolsets.
Fluency in Microsoft tools and platforms like Power BI, GEAC, Concur, Workday.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; strong time management.
Financial planning, forecasting, and budget management skills.
Agile learner and credible teacher.

Responsibilities

Safety leadership: Deploy ATS’s safety program; complete training, observations, and investigations; advance Beyond Zero; and model a strong safety partnership with our customer.
Strategy into action: Clearly communicate site and company objectives; lead change with positive, consistent messaging; and ensure everyone understands the “why.”
People and culture: Onboard personally, hold regular one-on-ones, recognize contributions promptly, promote transparency and participative decision-making, and uphold policies with clarity.
Capability building: Maintain a Skills Matrix, drive a Technician Training Plan, and sustain a succession pipeline for Supervisors, Supply Chain, P/S, and RE roles.
Operations & financials: Embed the ATS Operating System; execute the ATS-standard maintenance plan; manage revenue, expenses, and profit; and partner across ATS business units.
Customer partnership: Serve as primary on-site contact; manage site contracts to align expectations; host daily/weekly/monthly reviews; and expand scope with Sales and Operations.
Continuous improvement: Track KPIs, lead RCAs, remove blockers, and deliver measurable cost savings.