Maintenance Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of facility, equipment, or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of leadership or managerial experience.
• At least 2 years of continuous improvement experience using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of electrical controls, industrial equipment, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with maintenance management software (CMMS), work order systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with MaintainX or similar CMMS platforms.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping initiatives, and 5S programs.
• Background in capital project planning, facility upgrades, and equipment replacement strategies.
• Manufacturing experience in fabrication, assembly, industrial equipment, greenhouse manufacturing, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance functions across facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to maximize uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers, including workforce planning, training, performance management, and development.
• Oversee maintenance systems, work orders, spare parts inventory, procurement activities, and outsourced maintenance services.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize operational disruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, 80/20 principles, value stream mapping, 5S, and process standardization.
• Analyze maintenance and operational KPIs to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, inventory management, and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements while promoting accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Improve equipment uptime and reliability through enhanced preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Build partnerships with operations, quality, and EHS teams to support business objectives.
• Implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Improve maintenance planning, work order management, and spare parts inventory effectiveness.
• Advance 5S, workplace organization, and visual management practices throughout the facility.
• Develop and mentor maintenance team members and strengthen their technical capabilities and accountability.
• Use KPI reporting and root cause analysis to drive measurable operational improvements.
• Support capital improvement projects and facility investments that improve long-term operational performance.