Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Reports to: Plant Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Senior Level
Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services
Job Function: Maintenance | Reliability | Operations
Job Summary: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities within a manufacturing facility, ensuring the proper functioning of machinery and equipment by developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, managing a team of maintenance personnel, and coordinating repairs to minimize downtime while adhering to safety regulations and budget constraints; key duties include planning maintenance schedules, troubleshooting equipment issues, managing spare parts inventory, and collaborating with other departments to optimize production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance Strategy Development
- Design and implement proactive maintenance strategies including preventative maintenance schedules, predictive maintenance techniques, and routine inspections to identify potential issues before they become major breakdowns.
- Measured by equipment reliability, reduced downtime, and maintenance program effectiveness.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and manage a team of hourly and salary maintenance personnel, assigning tasks, providing training, and evaluating performance to ensure efficient operations.
- Measured by team performance, productivity, and successful execution of maintenance activities.
Compliance
- Enforcing safety protocols, identifying hazards, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
- Measured by safety performance, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Five years of experience in maintenance management in relevant industry.
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or other relevant certifications may be preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Close attention to detail/accuracy.
- Proven ability to set and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks design.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint proficiency.
Physical Requirements:
- Extended periods of sitting at a workstation.
- Speaking in person and over the telephone or Teams online and the ability to hear, comprehend, and document detailed information from others.
- Ability to type, reach and grasp.
- Intermittent standing and walking within the plant environment.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for extended periods over the phone and in person.
- Ability to work in manufacturing sites, including foundries, steel mills, machine shops, forging shops, assembly centers, etc.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design and implement proactive maintenance strategies.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and identify root causes.
- Effectively manage and motivate a team of hourly and salary personnel.
- Clearly communicate instructions, updates, and concerns to staff and management.
- Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in maintenance practices.
- Regular attendance at work is a necessary function of the role.
Why Join Us?
- Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
- Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.