Maintenance & Reliability Manager | Maintenance Manager

MDA Edge; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Manager to optimize equipment performance and ensure safety in their facility. The role requires a strong leader with experience managing maintenance programs, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Two years of direct managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure plant equipment runs safely and efficiently.
• Develop and manage maintenance programs across production areas.
• Enhance asset performance by reducing downtime through preventive maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical control panels

Power presses

Job description

We're looking for a Maintenance & Reliability Manager with five plus years into manufacturing environment to lead and optimize equipment and systems within our manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll drive efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure a safe and productive work environment through strategic maintenance programs and operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to ensure plant equipment runs safely and efficiently.
• Develop and manage maintenance programs across production areas, coordinating both internal teams and external contractors.
• Enhance asset performance and reliability by reducing downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Oversee scheduling, performance reviews, and employee training to support a high-performing maintenance team.
• Maintain an organised inventory of replacement and repair parts for equipment.
• Control costs and optimize purchasing decisions while staying within budget constraints
• Lead capital expansion projects and oversee related initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards while meeting operational targets.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through problem-solving teams, Kaizen events, and TPM activities.
• Foster a safety-first culture by implementing proactive accident prevention, equipment maintenance, and incident investigation strategies.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement long-term solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum two years of direct managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, and RCM principles.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, electrical control panels, and power presses.