Maintenance & Engineering Manager

DSJ Global; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a Principal EHS & Maintenance Recruitment Consultant in Louisville, Kentucky. This role leads site-level operations, ensuring equipment performance and team culture aligned with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include managing maintenance programs, project management, and promoting a safety culture. Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing environments. Offers a full-time position aimed at mid-senior level applicants.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, reliability engineering, and CMMS platforms.
• Proven track record in managing capital projects and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers.
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment uptime.
• Manage engineering initiatives including equipment upgrades, installations, and process enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Reliability Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Principal EHS & Maintenance Recruitment Consultant at DSJ Global

The SR Maintenance & Engineering Manager leads site-level maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and reliability of equipment and systems. This role is responsible for driving strategic improvements, managing capital projects, and fostering a high-performing team culture aligned with operational goals and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities.

Maintenance Operations

• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment uptime.
• Oversee work planning, resource allocation, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs and operational efficiency.

Project & Asset Management

• Manage engineering initiatives including equipment upgrades, installations, and process enhancements.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines; ensure execution aligns with business objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support production and technical goals.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies and root cause analysis.
• Leverage data and CMMS tools to optimize asset performance and reduce costs.
• Drive initiatives that enhance system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Manage departmental budgets including labor, materials, and capital expenditures.
• Provide regular reporting on maintenance performance, cost control, and project status.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, reliability engineering, and CMMS platforms.
• Proven track record in managing capital projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance in industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Certification in Maintenance & Reliability (e.g., CMRP).
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement training.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing