Maintenance Engineering Lead - Safety & Reliability

Wenger Corporation; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Disability Insurance

401k Match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wenger Corporation seeks a Facilities Maintenance Engineering Supervisor to lead maintenance operations and support facility infrastructure in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will ensure equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency while directing a team of maintenance technicians.

You will need a technical degree and 5+ years in maintenance/manufacturing engineering, plus 2+ years of leadership. CMMS and MS Office experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance, facilities, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and facility systems.
• Experience managing maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to manage teams and vendor relationships.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and develop a team of five Maintenance Technicians. Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Coordinate work assignments and resources to support production and facility needs.
• Promote and lead an exceptional safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA standards (LOTO, electrical safety, machine guarding, etc.).
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues and provide guidance to staff.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze equipment failures and downtime trends to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain CMMS documentation and serve as after-hours contact for emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Facility systems

Vendor management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wenger Corporation seeks a Facilities Maintenance Engineering Supervisor to lead maintenance operations and support facility infrastructure in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will ensure equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency while directing a team of maintenance technicians.

You will need a technical degree and 5+ years in maintenance/manufacturing engineering, plus 2+ years of leadership. CMMS and MS Office experience are essential.