Maintenance Manager

We are seeking a transformational Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our growing fertilizer manufacturing facility. This role involves developing and implementing a world-class maintenance strategy that supports operational excellence, equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Lead the transition from reactive maintenance practices to a data-driven approach.
• Build maintenance systems and establish preventative maintenance cultures.
• Implement and manage Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maintenance Connection, Fiix, MP2, eMaint, or similar platforms.
• Establish and track maintenance performance metrics including PM Compliance, Equipment Uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and Work Order Backlog Management.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and recurring issues using methodologies like Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 5 Whys.
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing maintenance teams, establishing clear expectations and accountability standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 8+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing maintenance departments and personnel.
• Successful implementation of preventative maintenance and reliability programs.
• Utilization and improvement of CMMS platforms.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in establishing maintenance KPIs and performance management systems.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in developing maintenance standards, procedures, and workflows.
• Experience in transitioning organizations from reactive to proactive maintenance.
• Experience in developing PM optimization and equipment inspection programs.
• Experience in implementing failure prevention and predictive maintenance strategies.

Why Work Here?

Join a purpose-driven organization focused on sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Be a part of a collaborative team environment that supports continuous improvement and professional growth, offering meaningful work that helps improve agricultural productivity while protecting natural resources.

Work Environment

The role requires regular standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands. Occasionally, it may involve reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The job entails lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The work environment exposes employees to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, airborne particles, chemicals, and varying temperatures. It is a loud noise environment, requiring PPE such as hard hats, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, and respiratory protection. Employees must maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely.

This is a Permanent position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $140000.00/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.

Competitive compensation package Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings program Paid time off and company holidays Career development and growth opportunities Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on sustainability and innovation

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.