Maintenance Leader: Path to Plant Manager

Walker Lovell Ltd; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

Performance-linked bonus

Full benefits package

Long-term progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading materials producer in Florida is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance strategy across plant assets and ensure reliability. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in maintenance leadership, strong understanding of fixed plant equipment, and ability to manage a significant budget. This role offers strong compensation, performance-linked bonuses, and a pathway towards plant management. You will be crucial in driving a proactive maintenance culture and leading a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance leadership experience in relevant environments.
• Strong understanding of fixed plant equipment is essential.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and basic PLC exposure.
• Experience in cost control and maintenance planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy across plant assets for reliability.
• Manage a $2M+ maintenance budget with full accountability.
• Champion defect elimination initiatives to reduce issues.
• Lead a team of 5+ technicians and set clear performance standards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership experience within mining or heavy materials processing environments

Understanding of fixed plant equipment (conveyors, crushers, processing systems)

Knowledge of 460/480V systems

Track record of improving reliability and cost control

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Manager
Location: Florida
Travel: Minimal
Compensation: Strong base + performance-linked bonus + full benefits

What’s in it for you
Take ownership of a modernised, high-investment operation where reliability is now the priority - not firefighting. This is a role with real influence, visibility, and a clear pathway to Plant Manager level.

Package & Benefits

• Strong base salary reflecting scope and impact

• Performance-linked bonus

• Full benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and paid leave

• Long-term progression across a multi-site operation

Why this business
A globally established materials producer with a strong footprint across North America, this organisation has invested heavily in modernising plant operations, upgrading electrical systems, and improving reliability. The Lowell site has transitioned from an outdated operation into a far more efficient, forward-looking facility - now seeking a leader to maintain and build on those gains through structured, proactive maintenance and defect elimination.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead maintenance strategy across fixed plant assets, driving reliability and reducing chronic failures

• Own a $2M+ maintenance budget with full accountability for cost control and SAP utilisation

• Champion defect elimination initiatives, targeting high-cost and high-frequency equipment issues

• Lead and develop a hands-on team of 5+ technicians, electrician and planner, setting clear direction and standards

What you’ll bring

• Proven maintenance leadership experience within mining or heavy materials processing environments

• Strong understanding of fixed plant equipment such as conveyors, crushers, and processing systems

• Working knowledge of 460/480V systems and basic PLC exposure

• Track record of improving reliability, cost control, and maintenance planning systems

Who this suits
You’re a hands-on leader who thrives in smaller teams where accountability sits with you. You bring structure, challenge the status quo, and take ownership of both people and performance. You’re commercially aware, comfortable managing budgets, and motivated by building something long-term - with an eye on future plant leadership.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.