Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing Reliability Leader

STS FORGED PRODUCTS INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Kaiser/Anthem coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

401k with company matching up to 6%

Wellness program

Job summary

STS Metals in Houston, TX seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our forging and metals manufacturing facility. You will develop the maintenance team, improve equipment reliability, and drive safe, efficient plant operations while partnering with Engineering and Operations.

The role oversees preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, coordinates with suppliers and contractors, and manages spare parts, budgets, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience with leadership.
• Experience with preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and prioritize maintenance work, balancing preventive maintenance, urgent repairs, facility needs, and improvement projects.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel through clear expectations, hands-on guidance, training, and accountability.
• Establish and manage preventive maintenance and inspection schedules for production equipment, machinery, utilities, and plant facilities.
• Direct and participate in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations to minimize production interruptions and return equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Identify recurring equipment failures, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Source and evaluate outside contractors; obtain bids, coordinate schedules, and oversee work quality, safety, and completion.
• Reinforce safe work practices and coordinate departmental training, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and other applicable procedures.
• Oversee facility repairs and upkeep, including buildings, grounds, parking areas, and shared spaces.
• Prepare equipment and facilities for severe weather and changing seasonal conditions.
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, equipment histories, and reports on repairs, downtime, costs, and outstanding maintenance needs.
• Manage critical spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies to support timely repairs and equipment availability.
• Develop and monitor the maintenance budget with plant leadership and recommend equipment replacements and capital improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Team development

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading diagrams

Education

Technical training or cert in maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

STS Metals in Houston, TX seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our forging and metals manufacturing facility. You will develop the maintenance team, improve equipment reliability, and drive safe, efficient plant operations while partnering with Engineering and Operations.

The role oversees preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, coordinates with suppliers and contractors, and manages spare parts, budgets, and continuous improvement projects.