Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Clark County, WI

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am - 3pm

Pay Range: $130k - $150k bonus

Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays

Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Maintenance Manager in Clark County, WI

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance activities to support production schedules and equipment reliability.
• Maintain and administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, downtime tracking, inventory management, and reporting.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance work with production and department leaders to minimize operational disruptions.
• Lead maintenance-related downtime events and ensure timely resolution of equipment and facility issues.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support effective inventory control practices.
• Support startup, commissioning, and maintenance readiness activities for new equipment and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, machine guarding requirements, contractor safety programs, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis for equipment failures, maintenance-related issues, and safety concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support productivity improvements, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Anticipate maintenance challenges and implement solutions that support safe and reliable operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Monitor attendance, timecards, and PTO in a timely manner.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate training, skill development, and cross-training initiatives to support workforce flexibility and technical growth.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
• Manage maintenance spending, contractor services, inventory investments, and departmental budgets.
• Evaluate repair and replacement options to support equipment lifecycle management and operational objectives.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and resource optimization.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or a related field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Previous leadership or supervisory experience required. Experience with preventive maintenance systems, equipment reliability programs, and CMMS platforms preferred.