Preventive Corrective Maintenance Manager

Vestas•Brighton, CO

1d•$92,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Manager leads machine maintenance and plant facilities, overseeing the facility’s maintenance and reliability programs. The role develops preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, manages corrective maintenance execution and spare parts, and ensures effective use of Equipment Asset Management (EAM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) processes. The manager establishes priorities, coordinates resources, and drives continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability, improve Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and maintain optimal facility and machine performance. The manager oversees maintenance budgets, capital replacement planning, contractors and external service providers, maintenance documentation and CMMS processes, facilities safety systems, and compliance with applicable regulations. The role leads maintenance supervisors, team leaders, planners, and technicians, while coordinating with production, engineering, quality, HSE, and technical services. The position also promotes safety, team development, and continuous improvement across maintenance and facilities operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar education in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines; alternatively, a technical or vocational qualification in Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation) or equivalent.
At least 5 years of management experience, with demonstrated success managing directly and through others.
At least 5 years of relevant practical experience in manufacturing operations involving TPM and predictive maintenance programs, and demonstrated ability to manage financial KPIs or use OEE methodology.
Current LOTO/permit-to-work certification as required by the site, refreshed within the past 12 months.
Ability to demonstrate project management skills, including capital project budgeting, and to facilitate change management.
Ability to define and create strategies for equipment reliability, service contracts, and equipment performance.
Ability to coach subordinates effectively in achieving performance goals.
Self-driven problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents in English.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, 3D CAD drawings, and contracts.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including strong Excel skills and demonstrated ability with MS Project.

Nice To Haves

OEM training for key equipment applied to site equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance and reliability programs, including preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, corrective maintenance response, and spare parts strategy and stock levels to improve MTBF and MTTR.
Develop long-term strategies for machine tools and facility equipment, ensuring the factory has the tools and documentation needed for its five-year roadmap.
Coordinate with the Technical Services Manager on CAPEX projects supporting facility growth and expansion.
Establish capital budgets for replacement equipment and maintenance budgets for machine tools, buildings, and grounds.
Manage machine tool and facility spare-parts inventory, including consignment and crib programs, safety stock, and forecasting.
Manage contractors and outsourcing, including scope, safety, quality, cost, and performance reviews.
Implement service contracts, OEM strategies, and maintenance, performance, and service agreements with external suppliers to minimize unplanned machine or process downtime.
Oversee rental and leasing activities for production and buildings.
Maintain appropriate maintenance documentation and CMMS updates, including EAM upkeep and upgrades, work-order planning and execution, data quality, measurement, and reporting.
Coordinate the TPM program, including OEE and training.
Lead performance, cost, and team management, including regular KPI reviews and escalation when needed.
Manage subordinate team leaders and planners, including their direction, coordination, and evaluation.
Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, administering rewards and discipline, and resolving complaints and problems.
Staff and develop the maintenance team and manage cross-functional interfaces with production, engineering, quality, and HSE.
Drive VSM, Kaizen, and root cause analysis activities; investigate recurring failures and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
Lead safety and compliance on the line by enforcing HSE rules, 5S, permits, LOTO, and safe work practices, and by escalating and recording incidents and near misses.
Oversee facilities safety systems, including fire suppression and alarms, and coordinate ERT teams.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and legislation, as well as internal and external requirements within the area of responsibility.
Ensure buildings and rolling-stock machinery are well maintained.
Maintain and approve Maintenance and Facilities budgets.
Lead direct reports, including supervisors and technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.