Maintenance Manager

The Judge Group; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package: health

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Decatur, AR to lead a team of mechanics and drive reliability across site equipment and heavy mobile assets.

You will develop maintenance strategies, manage budgets, ensure safety, and optimize performance with CMMS-driven planning. Strong leadership, industrial maintenance experience, and a proactive mindset are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mobile equipment maintenance management experience in a heavy industrial environment (steel manufacturing preferred).
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with maintenance planning software and CMMS.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial setting.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanics to maintain site equipment and machinery.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Collaborate with operations to schedule maintenance and ensure safe, reliable equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify improvements, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards in maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance budgets including forecasting and cost control.
• Implement preventive maintenance program to extend equipment life and reduce costs.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Mentor and develop maintenance staff through training and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Maintenance planning

Education

Technical degree in Diesel, Electrical, Hydraulic or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Must Have experience with Heavy Mobile Equipment

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of mechanics to ensure the effective and efficient maintenance of all site equipment and machinery.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Collaborate with operations to schedule necessary maintenance repairs, ensuring safe and reliable equipment that meets and exceeds customer needs.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards in all maintenance activities.
• Manage the maintenance operational and CAPEX budgets, including forecasting and cost control measures.
• Implement and maintain a preventive maintenance program to extend equipment life and reduce repair costs.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring it meets operational requirements and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop maintenance staff through training and performance management initiatives.

Requirements:

• Technical degree in Diesel, Electrical, Hydraulic, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in mobile equipment maintenance management within a heavy industrial environment, preferably in steel manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with maintenance planning software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial setting.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings.

Comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision and 401k