The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the maintenance function within a manufacturing facility to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production equipment and facilities. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while leading a team of maintenance technicians and skilled trades. The Maintenance Manager works closely with Operations, Engineering, and Safety teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance team, including technicians and skilled trades personnel

• Plan, schedule, and manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime

• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and company safety standards

• Diagnose equipment performance issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and external contractor services

• Develop and implement maintenance procedures, standard work, and reliability improvement plans

• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to support equipment upgrades, installations, and capital projects

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, MTBF, and maintenance costs

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports using a CMMS or maintenance management system

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Experience leading maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing

• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) experience

• Welding, fabrication, or electrical certification