Maintenance Manager

DSJ Global; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Maintenance Leader for a major chemical manufacturing site in Madison, Wisconsin. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency, directing maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and asset performance.

You will lead maintenance teams, manage budgets and contractors, and partner with engineering for capital projects and process improvements, while advancing Lean and continuous improvement within the maintenance organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in chemical/pharma manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong track record of improving equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance to ensure safe, reliable production.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Plan, schedule, and optimize maintenance work using CMMS.
• Develop maintenance personnel through coaching and training.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resources, contractors, and priorities.
• Support capital projects and equipment installations.
• Foster safety, environmental and operational standards.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Optimize spare parts management and maintenance planning.
• Identify opportunities for long-term operational improvements.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS experience

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Asset management

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS platforms

Maintenance planning systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment uptime and asset performance.
• Utilize CMMS systems to plan, schedule, and optimize maintenance work.
• Lead and develop maintenance personnel through coaching, performance management, and training initiatives.
• Reduce equipment downtime and implement long-term reliability improvement programs.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resources, contractors, and project priorities.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives throughout the maintenance organization.
• Optimize spare parts management and maintenance planning processes.
• Support equipment reliability studies and identify opportunities for long-term operational improvements.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience within a chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Experience working with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and asset management.

Preferred Background

• Chemical Manufacturing
• Specialty Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Batch or Continuous Processing Operations
• Reliability Engineering
• Predictive Maintenance Technologies
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization where reliability and operational excellence are key priorities. The position offers strong visibility across the site, the opportunity to lead a critical function, and the ability to make a measurable impact on plant performance, equipment reliability, and overall operational success.