Sr. Maintenance & Reliability Leader/Manager

Job Title: Sr. Maintenance & Reliability Leader/Manager

Location: Yadkinville, NC

Ideal Start Date: 8/24/26

Duration: 6+ months

Work Schedule: Day shift, although it might vary a little bit to get a full understanding of what the full 24 hours of operations look like here

Background or Drug Screen required: Yes

Summary

We need a results-driven and hands-on Maintenance& Reliability Consultant to provide immediate, impactful support to our client s maintenance team. This leader must bypass further analysis and directly implement much-needed changes to client s maintenance operations. The ideal candidate is an "old school hammer" a decisive and experienced leader who will drive action, enforce accountability, and ensure that the client s well-defined improvement plans are executed swiftly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the on-site team to drive accountability and ensure follow-up and execution on all maintenance activities.
• Focus on driving improvements and executing the necessary steps to enhance maintenance and reliability.
• Work directly with the maintenance supervisors and mechanics to ensure work orders are processed correctly, executed and that the team is focused on the right priorities.
• Partner with client leadership to take immediate action on known issues, rather than conducting further assessments.
• Provide hands-on support, leveraging a strong mechanical or electrical background to be part of the solution and action on necessary improvements.
• Systematically go through equipment to update PM programs and ensure corrective maintenance is completed.
• Collaborate with OEMs to gather information and evaluate equipment as needed.
• Follow up with the team to ensure tasks are implemented and evaluate the work performed by mechanics to ensure quality and completeness.
• Provide clear direction and support to the Maintenance Planner to ensure their efforts are focused and effective.
• Integrate with the broader plant team, including the plant manager, quality, and operations, to ensure maintenance is functioning as an effective service organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role with a strong track record of driving change and delivering results.
• Hands-on, "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality with a strong mechanical and electrical background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, take charge, and make decisions to "just make this thing happen."
• Experience in improving and implementing PM programs.
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, from on-the-ground mechanics to plant leadership.