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Title : Maintenance Manager

Location : West Chicago, IL

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401k, and more…..

Salary Range: $110k-$130k

Job Summary : The Manufacturing Maintenance & Reliability Manager will oversee maintenance operations across four facilities. This role ensures equipment and infrastructure reliability, safety, and efficiency. The manager focuses on continuous improvement strategies, equipment reliability, and maintaining operational efficiency through preventive and predictive maintenance. The position involves leading a team of maintenance professionals, fostering a culture of operational excellence, and supporting broader business goals, including safety, cost-saving initiatives, environmental compliance, and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, first-shift position.

Job Duties :

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team across four sites in North America.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives (including TPM, 5S) to improve equipment reliability, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Drive a company-wide culture shift toward a proactive maintenance and reliability mindset, embedding TPM and Lean principles across all North American facilities.
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for maintenance and reliability, ensuring alignment with business goals, cost-saving initiatives, and operational excellence.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee all preventive and predictive maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Standardize equipment, processes, and maintenance protocols across all facilities to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to align maintenance activities with business goals, including safety, delivery, and quality objectives.
• Lead change management initiatives by engaging and educating stakeholders at all levels, ensuring the smooth adoption of new maintenance strategies and technologies.
• Manage the maintenance budget, including spare parts and inventory control, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Support safety initiatives by ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and internal standards, including LOTO procedures.
• Lead maintenance audits to assess the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program and ensure continuous improvement.
• Participate in daily operations and strategic meetings, ensuring maintenance priorities align with operational goals.
• Lead equipment upgrades, tooling changeovers, and process improvement projects.
• Build personal development plans for maintenance staff, focusing on skill development and succession planning.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4+ years in maintenance management with experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading large, multi-site maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and cultural transformation.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement tools and processes such as TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams.
• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; experience with PLCs is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working across multiple departments and teams.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other maintenance planning tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices, with a focus on maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.

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