Maintenance Manager

Ritz-Craft; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritz-Craft in Michigan seeks an hands-on Maintenance Manager to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of equipment, fleet, and site facilities in a modular home plant. You will diagnose issues quickly, implement practical solutions, and support continuous production flow to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, custom fabrication, and compliance with safety standards, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in welding and metal fabrication (MIG/TIG preferred).
• Ability to design and fabricate custom tools and structural solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules for production equipment.
• Inspect and service overhead cranes and hoists to meet safety standards and load ratings.
• Establish PM programs for pumps, grinders, and general production equipment.
• Oversee tool repair and preventative maintenance to keep tools safe and available.
• Track maintenance performance and identify trends for continuous improvement.
• Design and fabricate custom tooling and storage systems to improve workflow.
• Maintain fleet vehicles and yard equipment; coordinate inspections and repairs.
• Manage grounds, facilities cleanliness and vendor coordination for lawn care and snow removal.
• Promote safety; ensure OSHA compliance and maintain inspection logs.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Custom tooling design

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all equipment, tools, transportation assets, and facility grounds within a modular home manufacturing facility. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, custom fabrication, fleet upkeep, and overall facility support rather than high-tech automation systems. This position requires a hands-on leader who can diagnose issues quickly, develop practical solutions, and support continuous production flow. The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, maintaining compliance, and improving overall plant performance.

Core Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance (PM) Management

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules for all production equipment.
• Perform and oversee routine inspections to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maintain and service overhead cranes and hoists, ensuring compliance with safety standards and load ratings.
• Establish and execute PM programs for:
  • Glue pumps
  • Paint pumps
  • Compactors
  • General production equipment
• Oversee tool repair and preventative maintenance programs to ensure tools are functional, safe, and readily available for production.
• Track maintenance performance and identify trends for continuous improvement.

Custom Fabrication & Tooling

• Design and fabricate custom tooling to support modular home assembly processes.
• Build and modify racks, carts, and storage systems to improve workflow and space utilization.
• Provide hands‑on support to production teams with custom solutions that improve efficiency and reduce labor strain.
• Continuously evaluate and improve tooling and material handling systems.

Fleet & Logistics Maintenance

• Maintain and service company transportation carriers used to deliver modular units.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles and yard tractors.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs on trailers, vehicles, and transport equipment.
• Ensure all fleet equipment is road‑ready and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate inspections and repairs to avoid transportation delays.

Grounds & Facility Management

• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of all exterior facility areas.
• Coordinate and manage vendors for:
  • Lawn care
  • Snow removal
• Ensure parking areas, yards, and surrounding grounds are safe, accessible, and well‑maintained.
• Support overall yard organization to align with production and shipping needs.

Safety & Compliance

• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety policies.
• Maintain accurate logs of inspections, repairs, and certifications.
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across the facility.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in welding and metal fabrication (MIG/TIG preferred).
• Ability to design and fabricate custom tools and structural solutions.

Mechanical & Electrical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Mechanical drive systems
• Working knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems, including:
  • Basic troubleshooting of motors, controls, and power distribution
  • Identifying electrical issues impacting equipment performance
  • Safe work practices around energized systems
• Ability to coordinate with licensed electricians for advanced electrical work when required.

Compliance Knowledge

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of overhead lifting equipment inspection requirements.

Organizational Skills

• Ability to independently manage maintenance schedules and priorities.
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping capabilities.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Experience with trailers, fleet maintenance, or heavy equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights (cranes, hoists, elevated platforms).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, and use of tools and equipment.

Position Expectations

• Act as a hands‑on problem solver, comfortable working with tools and equipment daily.
• Respond quickly to production needs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a proactive, preventative maintenance mindset.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and leadership teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.