Maintenance Manager

PeopleSolutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSolutions, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and facilities operations for a manufacturing site.

You will guide Maintenance Supervisors, Leads, and a Facilities Technician, partnering with operations and customers to keep the plant running safely and efficiently. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of relevant experience, a technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on background, and a proven ability to reduce downtime through preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Strong technical judgment and leadership abilities.
• Technical bachelor’s degree valued; hands-on experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment and facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Manage maintenance budgets, labor, spare parts, and supplier performance.
• Prioritize repairs and support new equipment installations while minimizing downtime.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement across the department.
• Maintain strong safety practices, including lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Maintenance Manager | Lead the team. Improve reliability. Reduce downtime.

PeopleSolutions is recruiting a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and facilities operations for a manufacturing organization. This role calls for someone who can develop people, strengthen preventive maintenance, and turn equipment challenges into lasting improvements.

You will lead Maintenance Supervisors, Leads, and a Facilities Technician while working closely with operations and customers to keep the plant running safely and effectively.

What you’ll own:

• Build and improve preventive maintenance programs for plant equipment and facilities
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel
• Manage maintenance budgets, labor, spare parts, and supplier performance
• Prioritize repairs and support new equipment installations while minimizing downtime
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement across the department
• Maintain strong safety practices, including lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E compliance

We’re looking for a leader with 4+ years of relevant experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to earn trust across maintenance, operations, and customer teams.

A technical bachelor’s degree is valued; equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered. Experience managing industrial maintenance teams is preferred.

If you’re ready to lead both the daily work and the long-term maintenance strategy, contact me at [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

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