Maintenance Manager

Automation Personnel Services; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term, &

Life insurance

Service bonus & holidays

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services seeks a motivated Maintenance Manager in Cookeville, TN to oversee reliability, safety and efficiency of production equipment and infrastructure. You will lead a maintenance team and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Key responsibilities include managing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, monitoring MTTR/MTBF and OEE, and ensuring OHSE compliance while delivering cost-effective uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct final preparation and maintenance of the plant infrastructure, installations and production equipment, on budget.
• Monitor and increase effectiveness of production equipment.
• Manage and report maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, impact on OEE)
• Oversee all preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability.
• Ensure OHSE Procedures are implemented and maintained in all Maintenance activities.
• Define and execute maintenance strategies aligned with plant performance goals and automotive industry standards.
• Establish the work schedule for the Maintenance Team depending on the plant needs and resources.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and inspection systems.
• Ensure proper management of spare parts inventory, balancing cost control with operational readiness.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and equipment history records.
• Lead equipment upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage third-party contractors, ensuring work quality, safety compliance, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Organizational skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a motivated and hands-on Maintenance Manager for a company based in Cookeville, TN. In this role, you will oversee the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all production equipment and infrastructure. You will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, and developing a high-performing maintenance team.

Pay Rate

Please submit salary expectations with application.

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure correct final preparation and maintenance of the plant infrastructure, installations and production equipment, on budget. Monitor and increase effectiveness of production equipment.
• Manage and report maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, impact on OEE)
• Oversee all preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability.
• Ensure OHSE Procedures are implemented and maintained in all Maintenance activities.
• Define and execute maintenance strategies aligned with plant performance goals and automotive industry standards.
• Establish the work schedule for the Maintenance Team depending on the plant needs and resources.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and inspection systems.
• Ensure proper management of spare parts inventory, balancing cost control with operational readiness.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and equipment history records.
• Lead equipment upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage third-party contractors, ensuring work quality, safety compliance, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Job Type

Full-time, direct hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer