Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Burnham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a Direct-Hire opportunity. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in manufacturing, strong leadership capabilities, and a background in reliability principles. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k).

Benefits

Top-tier medical benefits

401(k) plan

Training and career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams.
• Ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the facility’s maintenance operations.
• Manage preventative maintenance and repair schedules.
• Drive uptime and equipment performance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team management

Problem-solving skills

Reliability principles

Education

BS / AAS in Engineering or closely related field

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP, EAM, or MP2)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Manager Opportunities in Pennsylvania!

A global industry leader with a state-of-the-art facility in between State College and Harrisburg, PA area is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a Direct-Hire opportunity with their growing team. This is an excellent position for a hands-on leader looking to join an American-owned company that offers great benefits, long-term stability, and room for growth.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager will oversee all aspects of the facility’s maintenance operations—from managing preventative maintenance and repair schedules to supporting automation and reliability initiatives across equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with plant leadership and maintenance personnel to drive uptime, equipment performance, and long-term asset health.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary for this role is expected to be between $100,000 - $140,000 annually (negotiable based on experience and education). We will pay more for the right skills and leadership. All well-qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current pay. The company also offers excellent benefits, including top-tier medical, dental, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ experience in a manufacturing industry – preferably with conveyors, sortation and packaging systems.
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with reliability principles, vibration/condition monitoring, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP, EAM, or MP2).
• A BS / AAS in Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no H-1B sponsorship or student visas considered).
• Must be able to pass standard pre-hire screenings including background check, drug screen, and references.

About the Company

These are excellent opportunities for those looking to work for a company that offers great benefits, stable employment, training and career development.