Maintenance Manager

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Manager for a manufacturing company in Sussex County, DE! This is a direct hire opportunity offering comprehensive benefits.

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance function within a manufacturing facility, overseeing a team of four multi-skilled industrial maintenance technicians. This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of plant equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. The position partners closely with Production, Quality, Safety, and Plant Leadership to support operational excellence, while also managing capital improvement projects, coordinating outsourced maintenance services, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, safety, and equipment performance. As part of the site leadership team, the Maintenance Manager has significant visibility into business operations and contributes to strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four multi-skilled industrial maintenance technicians to ensure high performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities for plant equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
• Partner closely with Production, Quality, Safety, and Plant Leadership to align maintenance priorities with operational goals and support overall plant performance.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Manage and optimize maintenance work order processes, including prioritization, execution, documentation, and follow-up.
• Lead capital improvement projects, including equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvements from concept through completion.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets for capital projects and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Oversee outsourced maintenance services and contractors, including scope development, bidding, vendor selection, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure all contractors and maintenance activities comply with safety standards, including OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and electrical safety requirements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor maintenance budgets and capital expenditure plans, identifying and implementing cost-reduction initiatives without compromising safety or reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing equipment performance, reducing downtime, and improving maintenance processes.
• Use root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve recurring equipment issues and prevent future failures.
• Maintain accurate asset records, maintenance histories, and performance metrics within the CMMS to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new equipment commissioning, process changes, and operational improvements.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team by reinforcing safe work practices, conducting safety reviews, and addressing hazards promptly.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making as an active member of the site leadership team, providing insights on maintenance capabilities, risks, and opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing, industrial, food processing, chemical, packaging, or similar production environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, including conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and automation systems.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset tracking, and reporting.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets, capital expenditure plans, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead capital projects, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvement initiatives from concept through completion.
• Strong contractor management experience, including scope development, bidding, vendor selection, scheduling, performance management, and safety compliance.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, electrical safety, and other industrial safety standards.
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, Safety, and Plant Leadership teams to support operational excellence.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to maintenance leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in high-throughput manufacturing, food processing, chemical, or packaging environments.
• Familiarity with automation systems and PLC-based controls in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Comfort working in a leadership role with visibility to site leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing manufacturing organization where your work directly influences plant performance and operational success. As part of the site leadership team, you gain broad exposure to the business and have the ability to influence key decisions and help shape the future direction of the operation. The role provides flexibility in how you structure your schedule and manage the maintenance program, giving you autonomy to implement best practices and drive meaningful improvements. You will work in an environment that values operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration across functions.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing facility environment, working closely with production and plant operations. You will regularly interact with industrial equipment such as conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and automation systems. The position involves hands-on work on the plant floor, coordination with contractors and vendors, and use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for planning and tracking maintenance activities. The schedule offers flexibility, allowing you to organize maintenance operations in a way that best supports plant needs while maintaining safe and efficient operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Milford, DE.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Comprehensive Benefits PackageMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceGroup Life InsuranceSupplemental Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanProfit Sharing ProgramPaid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementPerformance-Based Holiday BonusesCareer Growth and Advancement Opportunities

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,DE.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.