Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all equipment, tools, transportation assets, and facility grounds within a modular home manufacturing facility. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, custom fabrication, fleet upkeep, and overall facility support rather than high-tech automation systems.
This position requires a hands-on leader who can diagnose issues quickly, develop practical solutions, and support continuous production flow. The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, maintaining compliance, and improving overall plant performance.
Core Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance (PM) Management
- Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules for all production equipment.
- Perform and oversee routine inspections to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Maintain and service overhead cranes and hoists, ensuring compliance with safety standards and load ratings.
- Establish and execute PM programs for:
- Glue pumps
- Paint pumps
- Compactors
- General production equipment
- Oversee tool repair and preventative maintenance programs to ensure tools are functional, safe, and readily available for production.
- Track maintenance performance and identify trends for continuous improvement.
Custom Fabrication & Tooling
- Design and fabricate custom tooling to support modular home assembly processes.
- Build and modify racks, carts, and storage systems to improve workflow and space utilization.
- Provide hands-on support to production teams with custom solutions that improve efficiency and reduce labor strain.
- Continuously evaluate and improve tooling and material handling systems.
Fleet & Logistics Maintenance
- Maintain and service company transportation carriers used to deliver modular units.
- Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles and yard tractors.
- Perform basic mechanical repairs on trailers, vehicles, and transport equipment.
- Ensure all fleet equipment is road-ready and compliant with applicable regulations.
- Coordinate inspections and repairs to avoid transportation delays.
Grounds & Facility Management
- Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of all exterior facility areas.
- Coordinate and manage vendors for:
- Lawn care
- Snow removal
- Ensure parking areas, yards, and surrounding grounds are safe, accessible, and well-maintained.
- Support overall yard organization to align with production and shipping needs.
Safety & Compliance
- Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
- Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety policies.
- Maintain accurate logs of inspections, repairs, and certifications.
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across the facility.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Proficient in welding and metal fabrication (MIG/TIG preferred).
- Ability to design and fabricate custom tools and structural solutions.
Mechanical & Electrical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Mechanical drive systems
- Working knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems, including:
- Basic troubleshooting of motors, controls, and power distribution
- Identifying electrical issues impacting equipment performance
- Safe work practices around energized systems
- Ability to coordinate with licensed electricians for advanced electrical work when required.
Compliance Knowledge
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
- Knowledge of overhead lifting equipment inspection requirements.
Organizational Skills
- Ability to independently manage maintenance schedules and priorities.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping capabilities.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
- Experience with trailers, fleet maintenance, or heavy equipment preferred.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working at heights (cranes, hoists, elevated platforms).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Frequent walking, climbing, bending, and use of tools and equipment.
Position Expectations
- Act as a hands-on problem solver, comfortable working with tools and equipment daily.
- Respond quickly to production needs to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a proactive, preventative maintenance mindset.
- Communicate effectively with production, quality, and leadership teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.