Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and facilities operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, driving preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives, leading a skilled maintenance team, and ensuring all maintenance activities are performed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in industrial maintenance, continuous improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance and facilities operations while fostering a safe, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are completed safely using established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all applicable safety standards.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, including both reactive repairs and proactive maintenance activities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Plan, schedule, and track preventive maintenance activities to ensure timely completion.
• Drive machine uptime across the facility by coordinating all equipment repair and reliability efforts.
• Plan and execute major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and maintenance projects.
• Manage outside contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, including the development and maintenance of critical spare parts lists for all equipment.
• Establish, monitor, and improve maintenance department KPIs, including equipment uptime, PM completion, response time, and overall maintenance performance.
• Maintain organization and 5S standards throughout the maintenance department.
• Allocate maintenance resources to support production priorities while maximizing efficiency.
• Monitor labor utilization and control department overtime.
• Develop, coach, and mentor maintenance personnel through training, performance management, and career development initiatives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Assistant Maintenance Manager, supporting growth in leadership and managerial competencies.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coach, and hold accountable the Maintenance & Facilities Department team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Identify training needs and implement skill development plans.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably supporting CNC lathes, CNC mills, or similar manufacturing equipment.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a maintenance department in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, machine reliability, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, contractors, and maintenance KPIs.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, mentor, and motivate maintenance teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance planning is preferred.