Maintenance Manager (Portage, WI)

Godshall Recruiting; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead Portage, WI plant maintenance, drive reliability, and develop a high-performing team on the production floor. You will champion preventive and predictive programs, Kaizen initiatives, and asset optimization while coordinating with engineering and operations to meet growth and quality goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of leadership in process manufacturing, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar process manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading maintenance teams and developing maintenance strategies that improve reliability and uptime.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, reliability programs, and CMMS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to prioritize resources, manage multiple projects, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, CAD software, data historian systems; cgMP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime and support production goals.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS and reliability best practices.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel while driving accountability and performance improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen activities and asset optimization projects.
• Partner with engineering, production, and business teams to support plant growth and new product initiatives.
• Develop maintenance strategies for existing and newly installed equipment.
• Coordinate contractors, project activities, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and operational procedures.
• Maintain plant drawings, equipment records, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor spare parts inventory, evaluate equipment reliability, and implement long-term improvement plans.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

PLC troubleshooting

Leadership

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

CAD software

Data historian systems

Job description

Salary: $130K-$155K Is this your perfect fit? Are you a hands‑on maintenance leader with experience driving equipment reliability in a manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve asset performance, and develop a high-performing team at their Portage, WI facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys being on the production floor, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and making a direct impact on plant performance and customer satisfaction!

What your future day will look like:

• Lead all maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime and support production goals.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS tools and reliability best practices.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel while driving accountability and performance improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen activities and asset optimization projects.
• Partner with engineering, production, and business teams to support plant growth and new product initiatives.
• Develop maintenance strategies for existing and newly installed equipment.
• Coordinate contractors, project activities, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and operational procedures.
• Maintain plant drawings, equipment records, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor spare parts inventory, evaluate equipment reliability, and implement long-term improvement plans.
• Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor to identify safety concerns, mentor employees, and address operational challenges.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance PTO 401K

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within a chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar process manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading maintenance teams and developing maintenance strategies that improve reliability and uptime.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, reliability programs, and asset management systems (CMMS).
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to prioritize resources, manage multiple projects, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of process equipment, industrial systems, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting equipment reliability analysis and implementing long-term improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, data historian systems, CAD software, and cGMP environments will be a huge plus!
• Excellent communication skills

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.