Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager
Location: Plaquemine, LA
Compensation: $130,000 - $198,000
Schedule Options: 4x10s, 9/80, or 5x8s
Relocation Assistance Available
About the Opportunity
A leading industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations at a large-scale production facility. This leadership role is responsible for driving safety, reliability, workforce development, maintenance productivity, and operational performance. The Maintenance Manager will play a key role in supporting site objectives through effective resource planning, process improvement, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a strong safety culture by actively engaging with teams in the field and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Oversee contractor activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance work.
- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel through continuous performance management and employee development initiatives.
- Manage maintenance department budgets and provide input into long-term reliability and asset management plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on maintenance processes, operating discipline, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and equipment reliability.
- Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations related to maintenance, reliability, and safety incidents.
- Improve workforce accountability, planning, scheduling, and resource utilization to achieve operational goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, reliability, and EH&S teams to improve plant performance.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and at least 5 years of maintenance or operations experience; OR
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 9 years of maintenance or operations experience.
Additional requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of direct leadership experience supervising maintenance personnel, turnaround activities, or plant operations.
- Proven experience developing and implementing maintenance work processes and operational systems within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.
- Experience with maintenance planning, reliability programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
- Valid U.S. driver's license required.
- Chemical, refining, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established industrial manufacturer with a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, employee development, and long-term career growth. The organization offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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