The
Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance functions at our manufacturing facility. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, supporting capital projects, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The ideal candidate is a
hands-on leader who leads by example, inspires accountability, and thrives in a production-focused setting.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a high-performance culture focused on uptime, safety, and quality.
- Own and execute the site's maintenance strategy-including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance-to drive plant reliability and operational efficiency.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical equipment, including presses, laminators, sheeters, and auxiliary systems.
- Oversee facility infrastructure and utilities (HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, etc.), ensuring reliability and compliance with safety/environmental regulations.
- Manage capital equipment projects and upgrades from scoping through implementation.
- Utilize and optimize the Blueboot maintenance program to track work orders, asset health, downtime events, and maintenance history.
- Develop and manage the maintenance budget, delivering cost-effective solutions that reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EPA, ADEQ, and corporate EHS standards.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, EHS, and quality teams.
- Participate in company-wide best practice sharing across other facilities.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline required).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment-preferably in copper laminate, electronics, or process industries.
- Strong background in equipment reliability and implementation of proactive maintenance programs.
- Experience using the Blueboot maintenance system or similar CMMS software.
- Experience using SAP for purchase requisitions and maintenance PM documentation.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Strong PLC experience is highly valued, particularly in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and control system integration. Demonstrated success managing capital projects and implementing process improvements.
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and ADEQ regulations and compliance strategies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience:- Manufacturing Experience required.
- Background in Copper Clad Laminate, PCB manufacturing, or chemical processing preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and equipment reliability tools such as RCM or FMEA.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
- Working knowledge of industrial automation, sensors, and process control systems.
