Director of Maintenance & Reliability

Cst Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company is looking for a Director of Maintenance to oversee maintenance operations across North American facilities, particularly in DeKalb, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of experience in industrial maintenance, strong technical skills, and a proven ability to implement process improvements. Responsibilities include directing maintenance processes, developing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring safety compliance. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and standardize maintenance processes across North American plants.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability.

Skills

Industrial maintenance expertise

Leadership in manufacturing

Process improvement implementation

Communication skills

Planning and goal-setting

Education

BA/BBA/BS in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading industrial company is looking for a Director of Maintenance to oversee maintenance operations across North American facilities, particularly in DeKalb, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of experience in industrial maintenance, strong technical skills, and a proven ability to implement process improvements. Responsibilities include directing maintenance processes, developing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring safety compliance. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.