Maintenance Manager

Cota Coaching and Consulting; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health insurance

PTO

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Cota Coaching & Consulting partners with a growing Sioux Falls manufacturing company to hire a Maintenance Manager. You will lead a maintenance team, plan preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong leadership, and collaboration with production and safety teams. This on-site position offers daytime hours and a salary of $100,000–$110,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance with strong mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience leading, supervising, or directing maintenance staff.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Willingness to hands-on maintenance and repairs when needed.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team through coaching, training, and direction to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and assist with hands-on repairs when necessary.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance schedules, staffing, work orders, and resources to support production needs.
• Ensure safety procedures, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout practices, are followed.
• Manage parts inventory, vendor relationships, maintenance expenses, and equipment improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with production, safety, quality, and leadership teams to support plant performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting mechanical

Safety compliance

Machinery operation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, primarily daytime hours
Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually
Work Location: On-site

About the Opportunity

Cota Coaching & Consulting is partnering with an established and growing manufacturing company in Sioux Falls, SD, to find a skilled and motivated Maintenance Manager.

We're looking for someone who enjoys leading people, solving equipment challenges, and finding ways to make operations run better. Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Manager or a strong Maintenance Supervisor or Lead ready for the next step, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Do

As the Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee daily maintenance operations, lead a team of maintenance professionals, and help ensure equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently. This role combines team leadership, strategic planning, and hands‑on problem-solving.

• Lead and develop your team: Provide coaching, training, and direction while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Keep equipment running: Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems: Help diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and assist with hands‑on maintenance and repairs when needed.
• Plan and prioritize work: Coordinate maintenance schedules, staffing, work orders, and resources to support production needs.
• Promote a safe workplace: Ensure maintenance activities follow established safety procedures, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout practices.
• Manage maintenance resources: Oversee parts inventory, vendor relationships, maintenance expenses, and equipment improvement projects.
• Drive improvements: Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Work across departments: Collaborate with production, safety, quality, and leadership teams to support overall plant performance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance, with strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or providing direction to maintenance employees.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability and willingness to assist with hands‑on maintenance and equipment repairs when necessary.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance needs in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and equipment reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Lead.
• Experience developing or managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, or maintenance in construction‑related manufacturing.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• $100,000–$110,000 annual salary, with annual performance‑based reviews
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — an opportunity to share in company ownership
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• $20,000 life insurance policy with enrollment in a company medical plan
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a maintenance department, develop a strong team, and make a direct impact on plant operations. You'll have the chance to improve processes, solve meaningful challenges, and contribute to the success of an established and growing manufacturing company.

If you're a seasoned maintenance leader or an experienced supervisor ready for more responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.