Maintenance Manager

Are you ready for a new management role in the recycling industry? This opportunity as a Maintenance Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Maintenance Manager role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and reliability of conveyors, trommels, disc screens, and related processing equipment while reorganizing the maintenance department to improve structure, efficiency, and accountability. The position focuses on streamlining workflows, implementing effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs, strengthening spare parts inventory systems, and working closely with operations to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and overall performance.

As a Maintenance Manager, You Will

• Oversee daily maintenance operations for all mobile and fixed equipment
• Reorganize and lead the maintenance team to improve efficiency, accountability, and collaboration
• Mentor, coach, and develop technicians while enforcing safety and performance standards
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance and inspection programs for all assets
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
• Partner with operations to align maintenance activities with production schedules
• Coordinate cross-functional planning for workload, equipment availability, and priorities
• Support CMMS implementation and consistent usage across the department
• Establish effective parts ordering and replenishment processes to reduce downtime and control costs
• Prioritize repairs and schedule downtime to minimize production impact
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Provide technical input on equipment upgrades and new equipment selection
• Enforce OSHA, EPA, and site-specific safety and environmental regulations
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and safety incidents and implement corrective actions
• Manage and control the maintenance department budget
  
  

Skills And Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive maintenance experience in heavy equipment, aggregates, waste/recycling, or industrial operations
• At least 3 years of maintenance leadership or management experience
• Strong hands-on background with mobile diesel equipment and fixed-plant processing systems
• Proven experience implementing, managing, and utilizing CMMS systems effectively
• In depth knowledge of managing the maintenance function in a large-scale facility.
  
  

Education

• High school diploma required; college degree considered a plus
  
  

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
  
  

Salary Range: $120K-$145K

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

Job Id: 25656

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