Maintenance Manager

Revolution; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution in Flint, MI is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a small, fast-paced plant team. This role is hands-on on the production floor, performing technician-level work while guiding maintenance, reliability, and safety.

You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, manage a small team, oversee capital projects, and drive continuous improvement; you'll partner with operations to set priorities and deliver uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in plant maintenance or engineering with reliability leadership.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues.
• Familiarity with extrusion tech or blown film is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engage operations to determine priorities and ensure maintenance meets them.
• Lead maintenance group in evaluating design inadequacies and implement changes.
• Drive continuous improvement across maintenance, plant, and processes.
• Provide strategic leadership for the Plant and Maintenance Department's vision and metrics.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and manage call-in schedule.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and equipment history files.
• Lead training and development of the maintenance group.
• Act as a technical resource to plant leadership.
• Promote plant safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team management

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Independent & team work

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

ABB drives

Honeywell drives

Job description

Revolution is looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team in the Flint, MI area! This is a hands-on leadership role based in Flint, MI, supporting a smaller, fast-paced plant environment where versatility and ownership are key. The Maintenance Manager will spend significant time on the production floor, not only leading maintenance efforts but also actively performing technician-level work to keep equipment running safely and efficiently. This role will oversee a small team while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will take the lead in driving preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing equipment reliability, and supporting capital projects, all while rolling up your sleeves to address issues in real time. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment and enjoys balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on execution. As part of a growing organization, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on plant performance, uptime, and overall operational success.

• Engage operations to determine critical priorities and ensure the Maintenance group is meeting these priorities.
• Lead the Maintenance group in evaluating inadequacies of system design and presenting modifications to management for approval and support in implementing the approved changes.
• Drive continuous improvement activities related to the maintenance department, the plant, and its processes.
• Provides strategic leadership for defining and executing the Plant and Maintenance Department's vision, objectives, strategies, and metrics.
• Supervise maintenance technician team including preparation of maintenance personnel evaluations and management of call-in schedule.
• Oversee the development and implementation of predictive and preventative maintenance programs necessary to support asset availability effectively.
• Maintain spare parts/supplies inventory and budget as well as equipment history files.
• Lead the overall training and development of the maintenance group.
• Act as a technical resource to the plant leadership team.
• Promote plant safety and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in plant maintenance or engineering, with a proven track record in managing maintenance operations and reliability teams.
• Expertise in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. Familiarity with extrusion technology or blown film equipment is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage maintenance and reliability teams effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to troubleshoot various issues and program PLCs and Drives (Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with Metric driven reliability preferred.
• Positive, results-oriented with a focus on achieving operational goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.

ABOUT REVOLUTION

It’s time to redefine possible. At Revolution, we exist to empower businesses and consumers to contribute to a better future through sustainable loop plastic solutions. Our unique, circular approach results in sustainable products and services that effectively meet the needs of businesses today, while helping prepare them for tomorrow. And we’re just getting started. Learn more at revolutioncompany.com .

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