Maintenance Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

We are partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support overall plant performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance leader who enjoys solving operational challenges, developing skilled teams, and implementing improvements that have a measurable impact on safety, productivity, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance professionals and skilled trades.
• Develop and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, equipment repairs, plant outages, and shutdown activities.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement practical, long-term solutions.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other departments to establish maintenance priorities and support production goals.
• Manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Support capital improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and long-term maintenance planning.
• Oversee maintenance scheduling, work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate outside contractors, vendors, and specialized service providers.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, equipment performance, and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 8 years of progressive maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams and skilled trades.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with a working understanding of electrical and industrial equipment systems.
• Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance and reliability improvement programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and equipment improvements.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively balance daily maintenance demands with long-term operational priorities.
• Flexibility to support plant operations during scheduled outages, shutdowns, and occasional equipment emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within paper, packaging, process manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Background improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Experience leading major maintenance projects, plant shutdowns, or equipment installations.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning systems, MRO inventory, and spare parts management.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and multiple maintenance disciplines.
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives and strengthening maintenance practices.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dependable, results-driven maintenance leader who knows how to balance technical expertise with strong people management.

The right person will be comfortable working directly with maintenance teams on the plant floor while also collaborating with leadership on budgets, planning, and operational improvements.

Success in this role requires someone who can establish priorities, hold teams accountable, solve problems effectively, and build a proactive maintenance culture.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000