Maintenance Manager

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Summary

Responsible for leading and managing all maintenance functions across the facility, ensuring optimal equipment reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency. Leverages strong technical expertise and hands-on experience to troubleshoot complex systems, implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Provides both strategic direction and day-to-day technical leadership to maintenance teams.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(Including but not limited to…)

• Develop and execute maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and lifecycle performance.
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for maintenance activities based on production priorities, equipment criticality, and team capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor employee performance, coach team members, and ensure adherence to maintenance best practices and safety standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory, tooling, and maintenance resources to ensure readiness and minimize downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions (RCCA) to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate maintenance activities across all shifts and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Lead and support capital improvement projects, equipment installations, and process upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and deliver technical training to maintenance personnel to enhance skillsets and maintain a high-performing team.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding maintenance performance, key metrics, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, KPIs, and reporting (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: This description is intended to outline the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience strongly considered.
• 5–10+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, CNCs, electrical systems, PLCs, automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and reliability engineering principles.

Skills

• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop maintenance teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication across all organizational levels, from technicians to executive leadership.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-demand production setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab) preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

Key Position Competencies

Technical & Operational Excellence:
Equipment Reliability, Root Cause Analysis, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Management:
Coaching & Mentoring, Team Development, Strategic Planning, Resource Management

Cognitive Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Innovation

Communication & Collaboration:
Cross-Functional Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building

Personal Effectiveness:
Accountability, Adaptability, Safety Focus, Results Orientation

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