Maintenance Manager

Position Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Greater Dallas, TX Area

Overview:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading a diverse team of technical professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility equipment and infrastructure. This role emphasizes strategic planning, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to support long-term operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and uphold a proactive safety culture centered on care, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise a multidisciplinary maintenance team, including salaried supervisors, planners, engineers, and skilled trades personnel across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and support departments to foster a cooperative and solutions-oriented work environment.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, aligning resources with operational priorities.
• Encourage analytical thinking and problem-solving to drive ongoing improvements in maintenance practices and plant performance.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor equipment performance and system reliability to reduce downtime and identify areas for optimization.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend asset life and improve reliability.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track work orders, manage spare parts inventory, and maintain equipment history.
• Analyze maintenance metrics such as cost trends, asset utilization, and work order completion rates to inform decision-making.
• Ensure team members are properly trained, equipped, and supported to perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to build team capability.
• Lead long-term planning initiatives for infrastructure upgrades and capital improvements.
• Manage internal labor and external contractors, including oversight of service agreements and project execution.
• Maintain a professional work culture focused on respect, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Oversee mobile equipment operations and ensure proper maintenance and utilization.
• Coordinate with inventory and finance teams to maintain optimal spare parts availability and cost-effective inventory levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance leadership.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial maintenance management.
• Experience in continuous manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across technical, supervisory, and operational levels.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and driving performance.
• Proficiency in maintenance systems, business software, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to implement systems for tracking maintenance costs and forecasting future needs.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills.

Benefits:

• A values-driven work environment emphasizing integrity, accountability, and excellence.
• Access to training and development programs to support career growth.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and employee incentives.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability, safety, and inclusion initiatives within a global organization.