Industrial Maintenance Manager

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Job Summary:

 

Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function:

Maintenance Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure safe and effective maintenance operations.
• Establish department goals, performance metrics, and accountability measures.
• Schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex equipment issues.
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance personnel.

 

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of:
     o Decoil/blanking/cut-to-length lines
     o Overhead bridge cranes
     o Side loaders and material handling equipment
     o Forklifts
     o Trumpf laser cutting machines
     o CNC press brakes
     o Air compressors and utility systems
     o Facility electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain equipment records, repair histories, and preventive maintenance schedules.

 

Safety & Compliance
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Lead lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and machine guarding compliance.
• Conduct maintenance-related safety audits and corrective action activities.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with environmental regulations and company standards.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

 

Continuous Improvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Analyze downtime data and develop corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.
• Recommend capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and automation opportunities.

 

Budget & Vendor Management
• Develop and manage maintenance department budgets.
• Monitor maintenance spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
• Source parts, tools, and services necessary to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure planning and equipment installation projects.

 

Production Support
• Partner with Operations, Production, Quality, and Safety teams to meet customer requirements and production schedules.
• Support emergency repair needs and respond to critical equipment breakdowns when necessary.
• Participate in production planning discussions to coordinate maintenance activities.

Required Skills:

• Valid Driver’s License - required.
• Must be able to meet or exceed Level 4 (Heavy Work) of a Personal Capacity Profile.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing, metal processing, or service center environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
     o Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
     o Electrical troubleshooting (480V, controls, VFDs)
     o PLC systems and industrial automation
     o Mechanical power transmission systems
     o CNC machinery maintenance
• Experience maintaining laser cutting systems and press brakes preferred.
• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling systems required.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with Trumpf laser systems.
• Experience in steel, aluminum, or metal service center operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.