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Maintenance Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Hammond, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Asset Management, Budgeting, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Quality, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hydraulic Engineering, Inventory Management, Lead Generation, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Management Strategy, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Multilingual, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plant Management, Preventative Maintenance, Production Support, Project/Program Coordination, Purchasing/Procurement, Refrigeration, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Hammond, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Maintenance Manager 

Location: Hammond Indiana Area 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k matching 
Pay: $100,000-120,000

Job Summary:
  • A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations. This role is responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, facility performance, and operational efficiency to support the continuous production of high-quality finished goods. The Maintenance Manager will oversee departmental planning, asset management strategies, budgeting, and team leadership to drive uptime and overall plant performance.

Job Duties:
  • Lead, plan, and oversee all maintenance activities across plant facilities and surrounding grounds
  • Manage preventive maintenance (PM) and work order systems to ensure optimal equipment reliability
  • Oversee repair and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems within approved budgets
  • Supervise maintenance leadership and staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, GMPs, and company policies
  • Coordinate capital projects and contractor activities, working with vendors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
  • Manage spare parts inventory, purchasing, storage, and utilization strategies
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead special projects as required
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and operations teams
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards

Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
    • Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
    • Strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, and refrigeration
    • Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, industrial electrical systems, and steam boilers
    • Experience with food-grade manufacturing environments and regulatory compliance
    • Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
      Preferred Qualifications
      • Bilingual English/Spanish


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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