Maintenance Manager - Lead Maintenance Projects

HB Fuller; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K contributions

Paid time off and paid holidays

Incentive and recognition programs

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team and drive safe, reliable production equipment through preventive/predictive programs.

You will oversee personnel, coordinate with production management, and manage contractors to ensure uptime and quality. The role requires strong electrical/electromechanical skills and experience with motors, gearboxes, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor-level engineering or equivalent with 5+ years in maintenance management or 7–10 years maintenance experience via vocational/associate path.
• Experience with electromechanical systems, motors, gearboxes, PLCs, and downtime analysis.
• Strong ability to read schematics and safety instructions and apply them on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute maintenance projects with the team.
• Maintain and update the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Report non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Issue purchase orders for maintenance projects.
• Evaluate maintenance staff for training needs.
• Plan and oversee repair and installation activities.
• Identify critical parts and manage inventory.
• Maintain maintenance logs and vendor relationships.

Skills

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Fabrication/welding

Downtime reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics or mechanical/industrial engineering

Vocational/associate degree with maintenance experience

Tools

Induction heaters

HVAC systems

Electric motors

Gearboxes

PLCs

Job description

H.B. Fuller in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team and drive safe, reliable production equipment through preventive/predictive programs.

You will oversee personnel, coordinate with production management, and manage contractors to ensure uptime and quality. The role requires strong electrical/electromechanical skills and experience with motors, gearboxes, and PLCs.