Maintenance Manager

Acuity; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity, a Newark, Ohio manufacturing company, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to drive reliability, safety, and operational excellence across our production facilities. You will lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, mentor a team of technicians, and collaborate with Engineering and Operations to deliver improvements and capital projects that optimize uptime.

Join a collaborative team driving world‑class maintenance and continuous improvement across a growing

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, electrical systems, and reliability practices.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and contractors while delivering results.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for production machinery and facilities.
• Develop and mentor a team of maintenance professionals.
• Drive uptime and reliability to support production goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and contractors on improvements and capital projects.
• Lead cost-reduction, energy efficiency, and maintenance optimization initiatives.
• Ensure OSHA, environmental, and safety compliance and a safe workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance leadership

Machinery knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional

Safety

Job description

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives on driving reliability, safety, and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment?

We're seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a growing manufacturing facility in Newark, Ohio.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment reliability, team development, safety performance, and continuous improvement initiatives that support world‑class manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for production machinery and facility systems.
• Develop and mentor a team of maintenance professionals, creating a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and operational readiness to support production goals.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and external contractors to support facility improvements, equipment installations, and capital projects.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost reduction, energy efficiency, and maintenance optimization.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations while fostering a safe workplace for all employees and contractors.

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, electrical systems, facility maintenance, and reliability practices.
• Experience driving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and external contractors while delivering business results.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.

Why This Opportunity

• High‑impact leadership role with visibility across the plant.
• Opportunity to influence reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Lead strategic maintenance initiatives that directly affect production success.
• Work with a collaborative team committed to operational excellence.
• Growth opportunity within a global manufacturing organization.

Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel.

If you’re passionate about maintenance leadership, equipment reliability, and building high‑performing teams, I’d love to connect.