Maintenance Manager

Revolution Company; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Company in Flint, MI is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a small, fast-paced plant team. This hands-on role combines leadership with on-floor technician work to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage reliability and capital projects, and mentor a growing maintenance staff while partnering with plant leadership to improve uptime and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years in plant maintenance or engineering with proven reliability leadership.
• Strong troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues; extrusion/blown film experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and manage maintenance and reliability teams.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance group, set priorities, and meet targets.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and budget.
• Develop and implement training for maintenance staff.
• Promote plant safety and regulatory compliance.
• Act as technical resource to plant leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement in plant processes.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Team management

Communication skills

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

VFD/Drives

Allen Bradley

Siemens

ABB

Honeywell

Extrusion technology knowledge

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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