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Maintenance Manager

OPTIMA ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Hattiesburg, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Our client is the Industry Leader in Clean Energy Solutions and back up systems as well as small engines, they have requested us to search for an experienced Maintenance Manager for their manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg MS.

DESCRIPTION
  • Supervise and lead the Facilities and Production Maintenance Supervisors, Planners and Material Coordinator for the facility. 
  • Ensures the team operates with a true customer support focus and a sense of urgency and accuracy in all assignments.  
  • Responsible for tactical and strategic planning / execution of day-to-day Maintenance Department activities and maintenance projects.  
  • Develop and implement maintenance programs, overseeing repair projects and operational efficiency of a facility. Coordinates with Engineering, Operations, Supporting Departments to plan and complete new equipment installations and engineering projects in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.  
  • Ensures that the SAP work order system is managed and maintained appropriately.  
  • Monitors tool crib inventory levels and strives to maintain them at effective and targeted control levels in conjunction with planned business needs and in-line with Finance planning.  
  • Responsible for negotiating and purchasing project and work order materials, equipment, and services from suppliers.  
  • Ensures safety training requirements and procedures are met and effective for the facilities and all maintenance team members, along with reviewing, assessing, and executing talent development activity through training curriculums, job shadowing, and project-based assignments.  
  • Uses collected data to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, prepare strategic and expansion related Capital Plans and/or supporting documentation for larger scope projects.  
  • Maintain a safe and functional environment, addressing issues promptly, and implementing preventive measures to optimize facility performance.  
 
Specific Responsibilities
  • Responsible for all maintenance supervisors, planners and materials control coordinator.
  • Oversees the Upkeep of the building or property, coordinating maintenance activities, repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Liaise with contractors, order supplies, and address emergency maintenance issues.
  • Responsible to ensure tool cribs operates in an efficient, accurate, and ethical manner. 
  • Responsible for the tool crib contents and accuracy, and monthly metrics/reporting.  Manage and monitor plant repairable spares and tooling program for plant cost savings.
  • Experience in maintenance metrics systems and OEE measurements and effectiveness.
  • Recognize the equipment life cycle management in the business relationship with Engineering, Maintenance and Production having equal influence on equipment reliability. 
  • High levels of analytical and financial skills, ability to use data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities and accurately assess financial impacts.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects of varying priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others.
  • Own and improve all TPM processes while building a world class Maintenance department.
  • Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to find ways to improve equipment reliability to meet part quality and production requirements.
  • Research and develop required tools and training to facilitate predictive maintenance such as vibration analysis, ultrasonic monitoring and MTBF reports to evaluate equipment retrofits and TPM restoration events. 
  • Track project work orders, schedules, and resource allocations along with publishing progress on a regular basis and a final report on schedule compliance and cost when projects are completed.  Develop or improve feedback to customers regarding project priorities, schedules and timelines related to maintenance resources.
  • Work with suppliers to move MRO spending toward contracted suppliers where appropriate.  Strive to manage all crib inventory to the lowest total cost of ownership value.
  • Responsible for reducing machine downtime and maximizing overall plant efficiency as it relates for machines.
  • Ensure that the SAP work order system is being used and maintained appropriately to plan, track and document work done in the facility.  Generate reports to review and maintain effective and accurate tracking of maintenance labor tracking, equipment repairs, and repair components required.
  • Arrange expedited shipping if required to minimize the production impact of equipment downtime.
  • Track and monitor plant PM progress and work to ensure the facility is compliant while reducing the cost associated with PM’s.
  • Work with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to complete new stock item adds. Work with engineering to use up existing materials that will become obsolete with equipment or process changes and generate obsolete material write off list as required due to materials that cannot be used up.
 
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, business, or technical field.
  • Significant experience and demonstrated results in leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience leading technical resources, teams, and experience with facility-related items in an industrial environment.
  • Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
  • Ability to manage multiple projects of varying priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment.

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