Maintenance Leader: Equipment Reliability & Plant Performance

Freudenberg Group; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Production Maintenance Manager to lead the site’s maintenance function, driving reliability and plant performance. The role manages preventive and corrective maintenance, coaches team members, and supports facility and equipment improvements with a focus on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in maintenance or production operations, 2+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years in maintenance engineering or production operations in manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with direct reports.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation and basic production equipment.
• Preferred: rotating equipment and PLCs experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, setting priorities and coordinating activities to support safe, efficient operations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upkeep of production equipment, facilities and utilities.
• Support capital projects and maintenance planning by coordinating resources, contractors, tools and technical requirements.
• Monitor maintenance performance, analyze equipment reliability, and ensure safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and plant performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance engineering

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

PLC familiarity

Rotating equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLC

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Production Maintenance Manager to lead the site’s maintenance function, driving reliability and plant performance. The role manages preventive and corrective maintenance, coaches team members, and supports facility and equipment improvements with a focus on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in maintenance or production operations, 2+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems.