Maintenance Manager

Rutledge Group Resources, Inc; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutledge Group Resources, Inc. seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and oversee PIT programs in a growing manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will build a high-performing team, drive preventive and predictive maintenance, manage capital projects, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the plant floor. This role partners with Production, Engineering, Quality and Plant Leadership to achieve operational

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading maintenance teams in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong background in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing capital projects, vendors, and outside contractors.
• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations with a strong commitment to safety.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Manage and develop the maintenance team through coaching and training.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and facility issues while minimizing downtime.
• Lead equipment installations, facility improvements, and capital projects.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and maintenance resources.
• Oversee maintenance inventory, shop organization, and equipment documentation.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Plant Leadership to achieve operational goals.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Equipment reliability

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Capital projects

Vendor management

Team development

Safety mindset

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, equipment reliability, facilities, and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) programs within a growing manufacturing facility.

This position is responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, developing the maintenance team, supporting capital projects, and driving a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a technical leader who enjoys working on the plant floor while building and developing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations with a strong commitment to safety.


• Drive equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance.


• Manage and develop the maintenance team through coaching and training.


• Troubleshoot complex equipment and facility issues while minimizing downtime.


• Lead equipment installations, facility improvements, and capital projects.


• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and maintenance resources.


• Oversee maintenance inventory, shop organization, and equipment documentation.


• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Plant Leadership to achieve operational goals.


• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Proven success leading maintenance teams in a fast-paced operation.


• Strong background in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Experience managing capital projects, vendors, and outside contractors.

Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance experience.


• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled equipment.


• Experience managing Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) programs.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A hands-on, servant-minded leader


• A strong communicator and team builder


• Organized, proactive, and results-driven


• Skilled at managing projects and competing priorities


• Committed to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement