Maintenance Manager

Movement Search & Delivery; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a growing automotive supplier in the Spring Arbor, Michigan area to identify and evaluate a Maintenance Manager. This role will lead all maintenance operations for a fast-paced metals facility, driving uptime and plant performance from the production floor.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of automotive maintenance leadership, a strong background in stamping/welding/machining, and experience with CMMS and Lean CI programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent maintenance leadership experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in metals manufacturing (stamping, welding, machining) or related processes.
• Proven success leading hourly skilled trades and maintenance personnel.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• CMMS experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the plant's skilled trades and maintenance team.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Improve OEE through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to improve plant performance.
• Develop maintenance KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and outside contractors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Support capital equipment installations, equipment upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee development, and operational excellence.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electrical systems

PLC automation

Preventive maintenance

Lean Manufacturing

OEE improvement

Team coaching

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Job description

Confidential Automotive Supplier | Spring Arbor, Michigan Area

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a growing automotive supplier in the Spring Arbor, Michigan area to identify and evaluate a Maintenance Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, metals-based manufacturing operation where you'll play a key role in improving equipment reliability, developing maintenance talent, and driving operational excellence.

About the Role

We're seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager who enjoys leading from the plant floor and making a measurable impact on manufacturing performance. You'll lead all maintenance operations for a fast-paced automotive facility, partnering closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to maximize equipment uptime, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance leader who thrives in a highly automated metals manufacturing environment and enjoys coaching teams while solving complex technical challenges.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the plant's skilled trades and maintenance team.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to improve plant performance.
• Develop maintenance KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and outside contractors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Support capital equipment installations, equipment upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee development, and operational excellence.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent maintenance leadership experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in metals manufacturing, including stamping, welding, machining, or related processes.
• Proven success leading hourly skilled trades and maintenance personnel.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Electrical systems
• PLC-controlled automation equipment
• Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• CMMS experience strongly preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Lead from the production floor rather than behind a desk.
• Build strong partnerships with Production, Engineering, and Operations.
• Develop and mentor maintenance technicians and skilled trades employees.
• Thrive in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Take ownership of equipment reliability and drive measurable improvements in uptime and plant performance.

About Movement Search and Delivery

MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources. We partner with organizations to identify high-impact professionals who drive operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth.