Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager leads a multi-skilled team to keep operations running safely and reliably in a heavy industrial environment. This role owns the uptime of production assets by planning, scheduling, and executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems, including welding, machining, refractory work, carpentry, equipment repairs, and the installation, alignment, and balancing of new equipment. The manager coordinates closely with Operations to minimize downtime, responds quickly to breakdowns, and drives root-cause problem solving to prevent recurrence. Responsibilities include daily prioritization and work control, effective use of the CMMS for work orders and PM compliance, spare parts and contractor management, adherence to safety standards such as LOTO and hot work, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Maintenance Manager develops technicians through coaching and clear expectations, maintains on-call and shift coverage as needed, manages budgets, and reports performance using KPIs such as equipment availability, MTTR, and PM completion to ensure stable, predictable production.

Accountabilities

Own asset uptime by planning, scheduling, and executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to keep operations running.

Manage the PM program in the CMMS, ensure on-time completion, and adjust scope or frequency based on reliability data and failure history.

Prioritize and dispatch daily work using a clear priority system; set schedules, sequences, and assignments aligned to equipment criticality and technician skill.

Lead breakdown response, coordinate with Operations to minimize downtime, and communicate status, ETAs, and handoffs.

Perform root cause failure analysis on significant events, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify effectiveness.

Plan and lead shutdowns, including job plans, parts staging, permits, contractor control, quality checks, and safe return to service.

Manage spare parts strategy and inventory accuracy; set min-max levels, approve substitutions, and control critical spares.

Source, schedule, and manage contractors; define scope, hold to safety, quality, and cost, and verify completion.

Enforce safety programs including Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work, PIT inspections, rigging, and fall protection; deliver training and field audits.

Inspect facilities and equipment routinely to detect hazards and emerging failures; log findings and create work orders.

Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, and close corrective actions.

Develop and coach maintenance staff; provide skills matrices, training plans, certification tracking, and performance feedback.

Maintain 24/7 coverage and on-call escalation as needed for a heavy industrial environment.

Manage the department budget; control spend on labor, parts, contractors, and MRO while meeting reliability targets.

Track and report KPIs such as availability, MTBF, MTTR, PM and PdM compliance, backlogs, and wrench time; drive continuous improvement.

Keep complete maintenance records in the CMMS, including work histories, equipment data, and compliance documentation.

Partner with Production, Engineering, and EHS on installations, changeovers, trials, and critical system inspections to ensure safe, stable, predictable production.

Mechanical or electrical certification

6 to 10 years of progressive leadership in maintenance

Strong verbal and written communication

Proven accuracy and results orientation

High initiative and self driven work style

Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Lean manufacturing experience preferred

High School diploma or equivalent, Associates preferred.

Formal certification in electronics/hydraulics/or mechanical disciplines.

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