Maintenance Manager

DSJ Global; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead multi-shift maintenance at a major Midwest production facility. The role emphasizes reliability, preventive maintenance, and strong leadership to meet production goals.

You will supervise technicians, manage capital projects, and drive improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency, while coordinating with operations, engineering and HR to support growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering degree preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial).
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading, training, and developing maintenance personnel.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance work orders.
• SAP experience preferred; PLC troubleshooting experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations across a three-shift facility.
• Supervise and develop maintenance technicians and leadership staff.
• Administer and improve CMMS systems for work orders, history, parts, and asset tracking.
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of equipment and facility systems.
• Drive TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage capital projects including scoping, budgeting, scheduling and execution.
• Support maintenance-related automation and equipment upgrade initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and HR to achieve production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Supervisory experience

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)

Tools

CMMS

SAP

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

A global manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a key production facility in the Midwest. The site supports a growing customer base and operates a multi-shift manufacturing environment that relies on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and strong maintenance leadership to meet production goals.

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading daily maintenance operations across a three-shift manufacturing facility.
• Supervising and developing a team of maintenance technicians and maintenance leadership personnel.
• Managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Administering and improving CMMS systems used for work orders, maintenance history, spare parts, and asset tracking.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Implementing equipment modifications related to safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
• Analyzing production and maintenance data to prioritize corrective and preventive actions.
• Supporting troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
• Managing capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Supporting maintenance-related automation and equipment upgrade initiatives.
• Working closely with operations, engineering, and HR to support production goals and employee development.
• Managing maintenance budgets, inventory controls, and spare parts programs.
• Promoting safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Participating in hands-on maintenance activities as needed to support plant operations.
• Driving TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement efforts.

The Maintenance Manager will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Engineering degree preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering).
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading, training, and developing maintenance personnel.
• Experience supporting production equipment and facility maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability programs.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms and maintenance work order systems.
• SAP experience preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience managing capital projects and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of safety programs, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within a manufacturing environment and support off-shift maintenance needs when necessary.
• Forklift trainer certification or ability to obtain certification within established company timelines.