Maintenance Manager

Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and facility operations within a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, quality, and uptime across the facility.

You will coach a team of technicians, drive preventive maintenance initiatives, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve equipment and process issues while ensuring OSHA and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years leading maintenance teams in manufacturing.
• LME certification required.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and manufacturing operations.
• Experience using maintenance metrics and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team through coaching, training, and daily direction.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize reliability.
• Maintain facility systems, utilities, and production equipment for safe operations.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.
• Track metrics like uptime, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Coordinate external vendors, contractors, and facility projects.
• Manage budgets, inventory, spare parts, and maintenance expenditures.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues.
• Ensure OSHA and safety/environmental/regulatory compliance.
• Utilize CMMS and reporting tools to monitor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Machinery knowledge

Team coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

A well-established and growing advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and facility operations within a fast-paced production environment. This organization serves highly regulated industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, where equipment reliability, quality, and operational efficiency are critical to success.

This role is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities, leading a team of technicians, driving preventative maintenance initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maximizing equipment uptime across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team through coaching, training, performance management, and daily work direction.
• Manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs to support production goals and maximize equipment reliability.
• Maintain facility systems, utilities, and production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Track and analyze maintenance metrics including equipment uptime, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Coordinate outside vendors, contractors, equipment service providers, and facility projects.
• Manage department budgets, inventory, spare parts, and maintenance-related expenditures.
• Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize maintenance management systems and reporting tools to monitor performance and support business objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) certification required.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs and maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, facility systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with maintenance metrics, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Electronics, precision manufacturing, industrial production, aerospace, medical device, or similar manufacturing environments.
• CMMS experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment and high-volume manufacturing operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work throughout a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting materials as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in a production environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, machinery, and exposure to manufacturing-related materials.