Maintenance Manager

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Maintenance Manager to join our manufacturing operations team in West Point, Mississippi. Owl's Head Alloys is 100% employee owned, we offer medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and family at no cost to the employee and offer a matching 401 k plan.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of melting furnaces, equipment, and supporting systems. This role drives preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to minimize downtime, extend equipment life, and optimize production performance in a high-temperature, heavy industrial environment.

The Maintenance Manager ensures that all mechanical, electrical, and refractory systems are maintained to the highest standards, supporting consistent aluminum melt quality and operational throughput. Working closely with production and engineering teams, this position identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives, enhances equipment reliability, and manages maintenance budgets and resources effectively.

Additionally, the role promotes a strong safety culture, ensures compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, and develops maintenance personnel through training, coaching, and performance management to support long-term operational excellence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY:

· Follow all safety rules and procedures and wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

· Operate all equipment safely and efficiently according to all plant policies and procedures.

· Conduct incident investigations for all injuries and near misses, regardless of severity.

· Follow and enforce safe work practices and procedures.

· Ensure the safe use of equipment and take defective equipment out of service.

· Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with co-workers, managers, and contractors.

· Ensure or make appropriate requests for the availability of resources needed for the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the ISO’s management systems.

· Foster a spirit of team unity, cooperation, and alignment of process and people with the purpose – To delight our customers with the highest quality and best service in the industry, without exception.

· Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of team members.

· Maintain and update operating and training materials for team members.

· Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implement change.

· Resolve personnel problems in conjunction with Human Resources by analyzing situations; investigate issues; identify solutions; recommend action.

· Coordinates the preventative maintenance programs required by local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

· Supervise and assign work for maintenance employees, inspect work for completeness.

· Coordinate, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and other related systems.

· Coordinate and inspect major contract work on the electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and other related systems.

· Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and health and safety requirements.

· Drive continuous improvement efforts by analyzing data, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing best practices to optimize plant operations and promote sustainable practices.

· Assess the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors.

· Recommend projects for annual work plans and ensure all preventive maintenance is performed.

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks.

· Work as part of the team to achieve company goals.

· Perform all other work as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Performing this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The listed requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required/preferred for completion of the duties assigned. Ability to occasional travel, as needed.

Education:

Required- College degree in engineering

Preferred- MBA

Experience:

Required- 5 years in a comparable position of responsibility.

Preferred- 5 to 7 years of experience in general maintenance and some experience in operations.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Required- Mathematics, problem solving skills, maintenance knowledge, leadership skills, computer skills, chemistry knowledge, supervision and coaching skills, managing processes, process improvement skills, ability to track spendings, production planning, knowledge of controls and instrumentations, ability to deal with complexity.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Able to work off shifts and weekends as needed?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• melting metals: 2 years (Required)
• rotary furnace: 2 years (Required)
• maintenance/electrical technician: 3 years (Required)
• Maintenance Management: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person