Maintenance Manager

Automation Personnel Services; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Service Bonus

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager in Cookeville, TN to lead maintenance across plant equipment and facilities, driving reliability and safety. You will implement maintenance strategies, manage a KPI-driven team, and coordinate capital projects, with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires a 5+ year maintenance track record in manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong leadership.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reliability, efficiency and safety of all production equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage and report maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, impact on OEE).
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

Maintenance Manager 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.

Maintenance Manager 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

401(k)

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

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.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.

Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).


• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).


• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.


• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.


• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).


• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer