Maintenance Manager

Strategic Human Capital, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Human Capital, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead facility maintenance for safe, reliable operations in manufacturing and distribution. You will direct preventive and corrective programs, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement with Operations, Engineering, and IT.

The role requires 8+ years in maintenance leadership, strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and experience with CMMS/ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of maintenance leadership with direct people management.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance systems.
• Experience budgeting and managing capital projects.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with CMMS/ERP/work order systems (SAP/JD Edwards).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across departments and levels.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and service agreements.
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for facility infrastructure, utilities, equipment, and building systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Establish and maintain maintenance budgets including labor, materials, and capex.
• Track maintenance costs, equipment performance, and asset utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Oversee facility housekeeping and support operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage facility security systems, access controls, cameras, and related infrastructure.
• Negotiate and manage service agreements and vendor contracts.
• Obtain quotations and coordinate execution of facility and maintenance projects.
• Partner with Engineering, IT, Operations on cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Support productivity, customer service, project execution, and growth objectives.
• Lead maintenance personnel, provide coaching and development, and ensure staffing levels.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on reliability and cost reduction.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and work management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CMMS

SAP/JD Edwards

MS Office

Job description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all facility maintenance operations to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing and distribution activities. This position oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, facility infrastructure, material handling equipment, security systems, contractor management, and capital improvement projects. The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and other site functions to drive equipment reliability, cost control, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while supporting the organization’s growth objectives.

• Lead all maintenance activities for facility infrastructure, utilities, material handling equipment, and building systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Establish and maintain maintenance budgets, including labor, materials, contractors, and capital expenditures.
• Track maintenance costs, equipment performance, and asset utilization to support operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Oversee facility housekeeping standards and support site-wide operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage facility security systems, access controls, cameras, and related infrastructure.
• Negotiate and manage service agreements and vendor contracts to ensure cost-effective support services.
• Obtain quotations and coordinate execution of facility and maintenance-related projects.
• Partner with Engineering, IT, Operations, and other departments on cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Support business objectives related to productivity, customer service, project execution, and organizational growth.
• Lead maintenance personnel, provide coaching and development, and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and cost reduction.
• Ensure maintenance documentation, records, and work management systems are maintained accurately.
• Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of maintenance leadership experience with direct people management responsibilities, or 10 years of progressive maintenance experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams, contractors, and cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance systems.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets and capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), ERP platforms, or work order management systems such as SAP or JD Edwards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Effective communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and service agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• High-visibility leadership role with responsibility for facility-wide maintenance operations.
• Opportunity to influence equipment reliability, operational performance, and long-term site strategy.
• Direct interaction with Operations, Engineering, IT, and executive leadership.
• Significant opportunity for career growth and advancement within a growing organization.