Maintenance Leader - Reliability, Safety & Lean

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly incentives

Full benefits package

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life, AD&D, Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & 10 holidays

Career growth & advancement potential

Safety training & equipment provided

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Central Plains Steel is seeking a Maintenance Leader to guide a team of maintenance technicians in a heavy manufacturing environment. You will lead reliability programs, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance at Plant 1 in Wichita.

You will partner with Operations, Production, Quality, and Safety to minimize downtime, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing/metal processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical troubleshooting (480V, controls, VFDs), PLC systems, and mechanical power transmission.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Establish department goals, performance metrics, and accountability measures; schedule activities to minimize downtime.
• Drive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs; monitor equipment performance and downtime.

Skills

Driver's License

Heavy Work

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Equipment Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/maintenance-related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Central Plains Steel is seeking a Maintenance Leader to guide a team of maintenance technicians in a heavy manufacturing environment. You will lead reliability programs, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance at Plant 1 in Wichita.

You will partner with Operations, Production, Quality, and Safety to minimize downtime, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and reliability initiatives.