Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager
Position Overview
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment to maximize equipment reliability, production efficiency, and facility performance. This role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, directs troubleshooting and repair activities, manages maintenance personnel, and supports capital improvement initiatives. The position also plays a key role in driving safety, operational excellence, cost control, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, train, and mentor maintenance personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Establish maintenance priorities that align with production schedules and business objectives.
- Direct the repair, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure.
- Implement and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
- Analyze equipment failures and recurring issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and monitor maintenance department goals, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives.
- Manage maintenance budgets, repair expenditures, and inventory levels for parts and supplies.
- Coordinate work performed by contractors, vendors, and specialized service providers.
- Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvement efforts.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and promote safe work practices throughout maintenance operations.
- Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, quality, and other functional groups to support production objectives.
- Maintain adequate spare parts inventories and evaluate critical component requirements.
- Promote workplace organization and housekeeping standards throughout maintenance areas.
- Prepare reports related to maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and cost management.
- Perform additional duties as required to support business operations.
Required Qualifications
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues.
- Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and engineering documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence principles.
- Proficiency with common business software applications and maintenance management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field preferred.
- Professional maintenance or reliability certifications are a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience supervising maintenance personnel or technical teams.
- Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and office environment with regular exposure to production activities.
- Exposure to machinery, moving equipment, industrial noise, temperature fluctuations, dust, and other operating conditions typical of a manufacturing facility.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, and perform routine physical activities throughout the workday.
- Ability to safely lift and move materials and equipment as required.
- Must be capable of working in and around production equipment while complying with all safety procedures and requirements.
- Visual and spatial awareness sufficient to inspect equipment, identify hazards, and perform technical evaluations.
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