Maintenance Manager

CHM Industries, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHM Industries, Inc. seeks a seasoned Plant Maintenance Leader to direct maintenance operations, reliability programs, and MRO inventory across heavy fabrication environments.

You will drive uptime and oversee a multi-shift team, contractors, and a strict PM program, aligning costs with budgets while advancing safety and efficiency. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of optimizing maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in heavy fabrication/industrial manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical background, including hydraulics, pneumatics, CNC machinery, and overhead crane systems.
• Proven track record of managing MRO parts inventory and structuring PM schedules.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates immediate urgency in all line-down situations, prioritizing resources to minimize machine downtime.
• Leads, trains, schedules, and evaluates the maintenance team across all shifts, ensuring proper coverage and clear operational direction.
• Implements and enforces a structured Preventive Maintenance (PM) program across all production machinery and physical infrastructure.
• Establishes standardized daily and weekly equipment inspection checklists for machine operators and maintenance personnel.
• Identifies and drives continuous process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and equipment lifespan.
• Manages MRO inventory, ensuring accurate stocking, organization, and availability of critical spare parts.
• Oversee maintenance-related purchase requisitions while controlling operational expenses.
• Manages the maintenance operating budget, ensuring spending is strictly allocated to necessary repairs and preventive measures.
• Directs and coordinates external service contractors on-site to ensure work is completed properly and safely.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical & electrical

MRO inventory management

Budget control

Job description

Job Summary: Directs plant maintenance operations, machine reliability, facility infrastructure, MRO inventory, and departmental administrative workflows to maximize uptime and maintain efficient manufacturing operations.

Core Responsibilities

Plant Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Demonstrates immediate urgency in all line-down situations, effectively prioritizing resources to minimize machine downtime.
• Leads, trains, schedules, and evaluates the maintenance team across all shifts, ensuring proper coverage and clear operational direction.
• Implements and enforces a structured Preventive Maintenance (PM) program across all production machinery and physical infrastructure.
• Establishes standardized daily and weekly equipment inspection checklists for machine operators and maintenance personnel.
• Identifies and drives continuous process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and equipment lifespan.
• Manages MRO inventory, ensuring accurate stocking, organization, and availability of critical spare parts.
• Oversee maintenance-related purchase requisitions while controlling operational expenses.
• Manages the maintenance operating budget, ensuring spending is strictly allocated to necessary repairs and preventive measures.
• Directs and coordinates external service contractors on-site to ensure work is completed properly and safely.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Unscheduled Downtime: Reduction in overall equipment downtime and rapid escalation/resolution of line-down events.
• PM Execution: On-time completion rate for daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks.
• MRO Critical Stock Availability: Zero stock-outs on critical operational spares alongside efficient inventory turnover.
• Budget Adherence: Maintenance spend maintained within established budgetary limits.
• Inspection Completion: High adherence rate for operator and technician equipment inspection checklists.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in heavy fabrication, structural steel, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical background, including hydraulics, pneumatics, CNC machinery, and overhead crane systems
• Proven track record of managing MRO parts inventory and structuring PM schedules.
• Strong leadership skills to direct multiple shifts, manage contractor workflows, and control operating costs.