Maintenance Manager — Lead Plant Reliability & TPM

Energy Jobline ZR

Choudrant (LA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Health benefits starting Day One

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Drax in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our wood pellet manufacturing facility in Morehouse. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee planning, reliability initiatives, budgets, and mentor up to 20 maintenance professionals, partnering with Operations to maximize uptime.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, people development, and world-class maintenance practices in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

5–10 years of maintenance or related industrial experience.
Experience leading maintenance teams.
Knowledge of maintenance planning, asset reliability, and PM programs.
Experience using CMMS software.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and RCM principles.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all maintenance activities and personnel across the facility.
Develop and execute plant maintenance strategies focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and small capital improvement projects.
Champion safety culture by fostering a safe and healthy workplace and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Partner with Operations and Reliability teams to minimize downtime and improve maintenance KPIs.
Utilize a CMMS to manage work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
Support and promote Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and TPM best practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies such as Kaizen, Kanban, and SMED.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to build a high-performing culture.
Ensure maintenance procedures and training programs remain current and effective.
Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Drive productivity and efficiency improvements while maintaining safety standards.