Maintenance Manager

Walker Lovell; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

High-impact bonus

Relocation support

Full benefits package

Plant Manager progression

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee maintenance operations in Tennessee. This role involves leading an 8-person team, managing a significant budget, and driving performance and reliability in a heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of leadership experience with a strong electrical and mechanical background. The position comes with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and career progression opportunities toward a Plant Manager role.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ leadership experience within maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong electrical background with exposure to PLCs or automation systems.
• Mechanical and mobile equipment experience within industrial settings.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 8, driving performance, accountability, and capability growth.
• Own maintenance planning and execution to maximise uptime and asset reliability.
• Manage a multi-million-dollar OPEX budget alongside capital investment in mobile equipment.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver efficient shutdowns, projects, and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Electrical systems

Mechanical equipment experience

Performance accountability

Job description

Compensation: Strong base salary + high-impact bonus + relocation support

Step into a leadership role with real operational influence

Take ownership of a critical function on-site, leading a developing team while shaping performance, reliability, and long-term maintenance strategy.

• Strong base salary + performance-linked bonus
• Full benefits package
• Clear progression toward Plant Manager level

Why this business

A well-established operator within the heavy industrial sector, recognized for its robust asset base and commitment to operational excellence. This site offers strong visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence both performance and culture within a growing, evolving team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop a team of 8, driving performance, accountability, and capability growth
• Own maintenance planning and execution to maximise uptime and asset reliability
• Manage a multi-million-dollar OPEX budget alongside capital investment in mobile equipment
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver efficient shutdowns, projects, and daily operations

What you’ll bring

• 3-5+ years’ leadership experience within maintenance in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong electrical background with exposure to PLCs or automation systems
• Mechanical and mobile equipment experience within industrial settings
• Proven ability to manage budgets, prioritise effectively, and lead from the front

Who this suits

You’re a hands‑on leader who thrives in environments where no two days look the same. You take ownership, act decisively, and balance leadership with operational delivery. You’re ready to step into a role that positions you for Plant Manager progression.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.