Sr. Maintenance Manager

Medline Industries, LP • Northbrook, IL

1d • $134,000 - $201,000

About The Position

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Manager to lead one or more local maintenance teams and ensure the organization operates efficiently and cost-effectively. The manager may assist and mentor others across the network, analyze team and equipment performance, and drive improvements in safety, reliability, quality, and productivity.

The role provides leadership and direction to maintenance staff, oversees departmental performance and resources, and coordinates maintenance activities with operations. It also supports continuous improvement, capital projects, equipment installation and start-up, and the development of staff and organizational policies. The position has budget responsibility and typically manages through multiple managers and/or supervisors.

The work environment includes warehouses with varying temperatures and noise levels. The role requires standing for 8 to 12 hours per day, up to six days per week; frequently moving, lifting, and carrying supplies or equipment up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 75 pounds; and wearing a full-face respirator when tasks require it. Overtime and on-call availability are required as needed.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of maintenance team management experience.
• At least 7 years of overall maintenance experience.
• Knowledge and application of LEAN tools, root cause analysis, and failure mode and effects analysis.
• Knowledge and use of schematics, test equipment, multimeters, oscilloscopes, digital thermometers, pressure meters, data loggers, and other relevant maintenance tools.
• Willingness to wear a full-face respirator when tasks require it.
• Ability to frequently move, lift, and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day, for up to 6 days a week.
• Ability to work overtime and be available for on-call requests as needed.
• Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Experience serving as a lead subject matter expert in automation or robotic technology.
• Ability to maintain robotic systems.
• Adherence to a Quality Assurance Program.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff through communication, coaching, training, and development.
• Define the department’s future state, set goals, communicate them to staff, and gain their support and commitment.
• Assess staff against core values and promote commitment and accountability.
• Monitor and track maintenance department KPIs and develop and implement action plans to improve performance.
• Manage maintenance resources and coordinate activities with operations to carry out preventive maintenance and repairs efficiently.
• Ensure consistent adherence to safety and quality procedures and policies.
• Investigate accidents as needed, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to operations for LEAN activities to identify and eliminate waste.
• Plan and schedule maintenance tasks to achieve reliability objectives.
• Support capital projects by providing technical assistance for installation and start-up of new critical equipment.
• Support operational continuous improvement as a subject matter expert.
• Oversee major projects, programs, and outcomes, and manage the department budget.
• Interpret and execute departmental and project policies; develop, recommend, and implement new or modified policies.
• Provide staff with general guidelines and parameters for their work.
• Hire staff; recommend pay increases; conduct performance reviews; train and develop employees; estimate staffing needs; assign work; and ensure deadlines and organizational policies are met.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Continuing education and training.
• Health insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• Life insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• Disability benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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