Maintenance Director

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

Position Summary

CST Industries is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance operations across all North American manufacturing facilities, with a strong emphasis on our DeKalb, Illinois plant. This role is responsible for driving maintenance excellence, improving operational reliability, and implementing standardized processes to support production efficiency, safety, and long-term asset performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on industrial maintenance leader with strong technical expertise and a proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and standardize maintenance processes across all North American CST plants
• Lead maintenance improvements with primary focus on the DeKalb, Illinois facility
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and maintenance planning strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage capital improvement and equipment upgrade projects
• Develop, mentor, and lead maintenance teams across facilities
• Collaborate with plant leadership to align maintenance strategies with production goals
• Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and cost control initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7–15 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance
• Strong technical knowledge in:
  • Plumbing systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Industrial electrical systems
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience implementing process improvement initiatives
• Strong planning, goal-setting, and execution capabilities
• Safety certifications and deep understanding of workplace safety standards
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BBA/BS in business administration or relevant field; MBA preferred
• Proven experience as Managing Director or other managerial position
• Background in industrial maintenance settings
• Experience with “best in class” industrial company preferred
• Demonstrated experience of continuous success in profession

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret CST and customer prints and documents.
• Ability to write routine reports in a professional manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole, fractional and decimal numbers.

REASONING ABILITY

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Handle problems involving variables in a standardized situation.
• Ability to make decisions and know when/where to make concessions.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Advanced level of knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.