Maintenance Manager

2083 Maintenance Manager (lasers and presses required)

Industry: Manufacturing

Position Summary

Our client, an established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead its maintenance department and ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment and facility operations.

This individual will oversee a team of 10 Maintenance Technicians and be responsible for preventive maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, repairs, parts inventory, and overall maintenance operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing maintenance background, including experience with industrial lasers and large presses, along with solid electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are extremely important. We are looking for someone who can effectively delegate responsibilities, develop their team, communicate across departments, and create a positive, accountable maintenance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of 9 Maintenance Technicians.
• Assign daily work, prioritize maintenance activities, and delegate responsibilities based on production needs and technician skill sets.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback to maintenance personnel.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment that encourages teamwork and accountability.
• Communicate effectively with production management, operations, engineering, and other departments.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production disruptions and equipment downtime.
• Respond to urgent equipment issues and provide direction during troubleshooting and repairs.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Oversee maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, including industrial laser systems, large presses, and related production machinery.
• Provide technical guidance in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support troubleshooting of motors, drives, sensors, electrical controls, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, repairs, and improvements.
• Work closely with production teams to maintain equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Preventive Maintenance & Inventory Management

• Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Establish maintenance schedules and ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed on time.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Manage spare parts, maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Order replacement parts, materials, and supplies needed for maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with vendors and outside contractors for specialized repairs and services.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Monitor maintenance expenses and support departmental budget management.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Promote proper lockout/tagout procedures and safe maintenance practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and technician productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing facility.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising, developing, and managing maintenance technicians.
• Strong technical background in industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial laser equipment and/or large manufacturing presses; familiarity with both is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and guide technicians through effective troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience managing maintenance parts inventory, ordering supplies, and coordinating outside vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing maintenance and production demands.
• Ability to delegate effectively and hold team members accountable.

Essential Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with maintenance personnel and production teams.
• Approachable, professional, and willing to listen to employees.
• Effective delegation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused during equipment breakdowns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop technicians.
• Team-oriented attitude with a hands-on leadership style.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial laser systems and large production presses.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial automation, and electrical control systems.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience improving preventive maintenance programs and reducing equipment downtime.
• Previous responsibility for maintenance budgets, purchasing, and vendor management.