Maintenance Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related technical field.
• At least five years of manufacturing maintenance experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, including extrusion and converting processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills using systematic and data-driven approaches.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S methodologies, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Forms.
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PLC controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with machine shop equipment, including welders, lathes, grinders, cutting equipment, and fabrication tools.
• Understanding of capital project planning, budgeting, and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance inventory management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to walk production floors for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs, access elevated work areas, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and operating machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Reliability, TPM, or related maintenance disciplines.
• Experience with capital project management and equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel, ensuring proper training and adherence to safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Provide team leadership through performance management, employee development, goal setting, and accountability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and asset reliability.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and oversee daily maintenance activities to support plant operations and production requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, maintenance expenses, inventory, and cost-control initiatives.
• Coordinate facility and equipment projects, including installations, upgrades, machine relocations, overhauls, and capital improvements.
• Serve as the primary liaison during state, federal, insurance, fire department, and other regulatory inspections.
• Balance administrative duties with an active floor presence to support employees, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and performance metrics.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Administrative departments to support operational goals and continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental regulations, and maintenance best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Training and development opportunities, including company and industry training curricula.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for non-union employees.
• Learning Management System to support and enhance employee skills.