Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing Plant

Location: Summerville, SC

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team at a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility in Summerville, SC. This role requires strong leadership and prior maintenance management or supervisory experience (ideally 5 years). The Maintenance Manager will oversee a team of mechanical, electrical, and multi-craft technicians, balancing office responsibilities with frequent presence on the production floor, including occasional hands-on support.

Please note: *Only local candidates currently living within a 50 mile radius of Summerville, SC will be considered for this role*

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of mechanical, electrical, and multi-craft maintenance technicians.
• Manage schedules, training, and performance metrics while fostering a culture of accountability and safety.

2. Maintenance Operations

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for semi-automated and fully automated production equipment.
• Ensure timely troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical and electrical issues.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams on equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Provide hands-on support when needed during critical repairs.

3. Planning & Administration

• Manage work orders, maintenance documentation, budgets, and parts inventory.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Lead safety training, audits, and investigations within the maintenance department.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance management or supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and multi-craft maintenance practices.
• Experience with semi-automated and fully automated production equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance administrative tasks with hands-on presence on the production floor.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development