Job PurposeReporting to the Plant Manager, this individual will lead a team of technicians to safely manage all maintenance operations for the site. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities- Plan, develop, and implement maintenance methods and procedures to reduce downtime, minimize operating costs, and optimize use of technicians, materials, and assets.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to meet production targets and quality objectives.
- Provide technical expertise to reduce machine breakdowns, prevent recurrence, and increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
- Coordinate training for maintenance staff, operators, and team leaders.
- Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillars to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Lead efforts in 5S, Visual Factory, and spare parts management.
- Drive improvements during equipment changes, including root cause analysis and hazard identification.
- Maintain a maintenance master plan aligned with business goals.
- Coordinate support services such as machining, welding, and electrical work.
- Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Work in outdoor and industrial environments with potential exposure to heat and dust.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering or related field) with 7+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
- Experience managing maintenance teams and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of TPM, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance.
- Strong leadership experience in coaching and developing teams.
- Experience using data and monitoring systems to improve reliability.
- Ability to set and drive business performance targets.
- Familiarity with shop floor systems (PC, PLC, robotics preferred).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Working Conditions- Ability to work outdoors and in extreme temperatures (above 1006F or below 326F).
- Comfortable in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.
- Must follow all safety rules and wear required protective equipment.
Physical Requirements- Ability to lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push, and pull for up to 12 hours.
- Ability to work around moving machinery.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must meet all applicable physical and safety standards (ADA, FMLA, etc.).
This position is not eligible for visa support.
