Maintenance Manager

The Richmond Group USA; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Joliet, Illinois. This role involves overseeing maintenance strategy, managing budgets, and leading a team of mechanics in a complex manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and possess experience with large mechanical systems like boilers and compressors. This hands-on leadership position offers significant visibility within the plant and opportunities for impactful improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex manufacturing facility with equipment such as boilers and compressors.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies and repair budgets.
• Hands-on experience with large mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance strategy and capital improvements.
• Lead a team of mechanics and manage repair budgets.
• Drive small to mid-sized capital projects from concept to execution.

Skills

Problem solving

Budget management

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering field

Job description

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join a global leader in specialty materials. This role offers the chance to step into a hands‑on leadership position, overseeing a tight‑knit team of five mechanics while owning maintenance strategy, capital improvements, and repair budgets for a complex manufacturing site.

The hiring manager (Plant Manager) is seeking a change agent who is looking for more than a “keep things running” type of role. They’re looking for a true problem solver with a strong engineering foundation. The plant operates complex systems including large boilers, high‑horsepower compressors and fans, and bulk material handling equipment. They need someone who can dig into challenges, troubleshoot effectively, and identify creative, cost‑conscious solutions for repairs and upgrades.

What makes this role especially compelling:

• Ownership of maintenance and repair budgets, with a focus on cost control and smart decision‑making
• Leadership of small to mid‑sized capital projects (up to ~$1MM) from concept through execution
• Direct involvement with contractors, planning, and plant‑wide reliability improvements
• High visibility within the plant, working closely with the Plant Manager and operations team
• A strong culture around safety, continuous improvement, and accountability

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering field and enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges
• Experience in complex manufacturing facility with knowledge of boilers, compressors, fans, and bulk material handling equipment
• Wants to transition (or continue growing) into a leadership role while staying close to the equipment and process
• Comfortable managing budgets, driving projects, and holding teams accountable
• Thrives in a hands‑on, plant‑based environment where you can make a tangible impact

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.