Maintenance Manager (#10836DP)

Searchmasters Inc; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP) benefits

Job summary

Searchmasters Inc is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for a 24/7 aluminum melting facility in West Point, MS. You will lead a team of 5 direct reports and ensure peak equipment reliability across four shifts, including two rotary furnaces.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement projects, and coordination with outside contractors for building maintenance; a BS in Engineering is highly preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance or industrial leadership role.
• BS Degree in Engineering is highly preferred but not required.
• Background in melting operations, particularly with rotary furnaces, or experience in metal product manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations for a 24/7, 4-shift non-union aluminum melting facility.
• Lead and manage a team of 5 direct reports, including maintenance technicians on each shift and a Team Leader.
• Ensure optimal reliability and uptime of critical equipment, including 2 rotary furnaces.
• Support capital improvement projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Champion plant safety programs and foster a strong safety-first culture on the production floor.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to manage building maintenance and repair projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Maintenance management

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Company Description

• Established company in business since 2002, with a new facility opened in 2025 demonstrating rapid growth
• Employee-owned (ESOP) company offering exceptional benefits
• Specializes in melting aluminum and casting it into ingots for industrial customers
• Offers significant career advancement

Job Description

• Oversee all maintenance operations for a 24/7, 4-shift non-union aluminum melting facility
• Lead and manage a team of 5 direct reports, including maintenance technicians on each shift and a Team Leader
• Ensure optimal reliability and uptime of critical equipment, including 2 rotary furnaces
• Support capital improvement projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
• Champion plant safety programs and foster a strong safety-first culture on the production floor
• Coordinate with outside contractors to manage building maintenance and repair projects

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance or industrial leadership role
• BS Degree in Engineering is highly preferred but not required
• Background in melting operations, particularly with rotary furnaces, or experience in metal product manufacturing is strongly preferred

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
• All applications must be accompanied by a resume and contact information