Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Availability: On-call and available 24/7 for critical issues or emergencies Work Split: Approximately 50% hands-on maintenance on the manufacturing floor and 50% managerial responsibilities Job Perspective The Maintenance Manager is responsible 24/7 for the overall condition and reliability of the facility, plant, and grounds. This role oversees the maintenance team and coordinates activities related to installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery, boilers, electrical systems, refrigeration, and building structures. The ideal candidate sets clear expectations, provides training, encourages collaboration, and embraces a hands-on, team-oriented approach. As a working Maintenance Manager, approximately 50% of the role is spent on the production floor training team members, troubleshooting issues, and performing preventive maintenance. This position reports to senior operations leadership. In addition to daily maintenance execution, the Maintenance Manager is accountable for equipment reliability, predictability, and readiness to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The role focuses on developing and sustaining systems that reduce unplanned downtime, prevent repeat failures, and ensure critical assets are process-ready. Responsibilities Supervise maintenance personnel and establish priorities for maintenance schedules Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety programs, procedures, and policies, and completed safely, accurately, and on time Maintain manufacturing assets and facilities, including parts inventory, purchase order tracking, invoice approvals, and department budget management Troubleshoot, train, and collaborate with the maintenance team on the production floor Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs Understand and comply with applicable local, state, and federal requirements related to facility and equipment maintenance Monitor high-pressure boilers to ensure safe and efficient operation Rebuild and maintain a wide range of equipment including motors, pumps, agitators, piping, valves, and other process equipment Evaluate repair needs and compare internal versus external service options to determine cost-effective solutions Read and interpret schematics and diagrams to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping systems Coordinate maintenance activities with plant operations Lead equipment readiness reviews prior to campaigns, startups, and critical production runs Partner with operations to define and maintain “ready-to-run” standards for critical equipment Analyze and resolve work-related problems; assist team members with problem-solving as needed Lead assigned capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives Prepare written troubleshooting guides and maintenance documentation Serve as Chief Boiler Operator Provide coverage when day-shift maintenance technicians are on PTO Maintain periodic night-shift presence for training and oversight (minimum monthly; adjust schedule as needed for 2–3 hours) Assign work, set expectations, provide training, coaching, and feedback; assess performance against required skills and behaviors Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement Perform other duties as assigned Reliability & Asset Management Responsibilities Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Preventive Maintenance program Own and enhance the site reliability program, ensuring critical assets meet defined targets for uptime, MTBF, and MTTR Develop and maintain equipment criticality rankings and risk-based maintenance strategies Ensure an optimal balance of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, with year-over-year reduction in reactive maintenance Audit PM effectiveness and revise maintenance strategies based on failure trends and operating conditions Maintain failure history and lead structured root cause analysis (RCA) for major or recurring equipment failures Education / Requirements Maintenance Electrician License required or strongly preferred Boiler license required (minimum 2B) Associate degree or equivalent technical training with 5+ years of related experience; multi-discipline maintenance experience strongly preferred Minimum of 8 years of maintenance management experience Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Strong customer service mindset with effective written and verbal communication skills Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements preferred Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.