Maintenance Manager

Employbridge; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a Maintenance Manager in a hands-on manufacturing setting in Virginia. You will lead the maintenance team to keep the plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably, balancing daily needs with long‑term planning.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, supervising supervisors, budgeting, and coordinating contractors. The role emphasizes people development, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of directly related maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, procedures, and regulations.
• Solid communication skills and proven team‑building ability.
• Basic computer literacy (email, work orders, data entry, downtime logging).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, heights, and mechanical equipment.
• Willingness to use required PPE and actively support plant safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily maintenance activities.
• Assign work, manage manpower, and ensure the right expertise is applied.
• Coach, train, reward, and discipline team members.
• Set departmental priorities aligned with engineering and plant goals.
• Support capital planning and write CARs.
• Monitor maintenance budgets and contribute to annual expense planning.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee contractors, janitorial services, and utility usage.
• Jump in on critical repairs when needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized maintenance environment.
• Lead supervisors and group leaders with direction, coordination, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem-solving

Team building

Communication

Reading technical docs

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Downtime logging

Job description

We’re looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team and keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, enjoys developing people, and knows how to balance daily maintenance needs with long‑term planning.

As the Maintenance Manager, you’ll oversee machine repair, fabrication, preventive maintenance, facility upkeep, and contractor coordination. You’ll guide a skilled team, set priorities, manage budgets, and ensure all work meets safety and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Lead

• Planning and scheduling daily maintenance activities
• Assigning work, managing manpower, and ensuring the right expertise is applied
• Coaching, training, rewarding, and disciplining team members
• Setting departmental priorities aligned with engineering and plant goals
• Supporting capital planning and writing CARs
• Monitoring maintenance budgets and contributing to annual expense planning
• Ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing contractors, janitorial services, and utility usage
• Jumping in on critical repairs when needed
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized maintenance environment

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of directly related maintenance leadership experienceStrong mechanical and technical problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, procedures, and regulations
• Solid communication skills and proven team‑building ability
• Basic computer literacy (email, work orders, data entry, downtime logging)
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, heights, and mechanical equipment
• Willingness to use required PPE and actively support plant safety initiatives

Leadership Responsibilities

You’ll manage supervisors and group leaders, ensuring strong direction, coordination, and performance across the maintenance department. This includes hiring, training, performance reviews, conflict resolution, and maintaining a positive, productive team culture.

This role is hands‑on in a manufacturing setting. You’ll regularly encounter moving machinery, elevated work areas, heat, vibration, and outdoor conditions. Physical activity is part of the job — walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in tight spaces.