Manager Maintenance

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in Columbus, MS is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance activities for a brand-new, highly automated facility. You will lead maintenance staff, manage preventive and predictive programs, and partner with operations to maximize uptime.

The role requires strong leadership, PLC/Ladder Logic familiarity, CMMS experience, and a track record of reducing downtime through proactive maintenance and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, incl. 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience with PM/CMMS and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and Ladder Logic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee buildings, machinery, and electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Lead maintenance personnel and supervise technicians and janitorial staff.
• Manage maintenance budgets, vendor contracts, and spare parts.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance ( OSHA ).
• Track KPIs and generate reports to improve efficiency.
• Remain on-call for high-priority maintenance emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school

Tools

CMMS (Asset Essentials)

CMMS (Aetos)

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Job description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities for the metals service center, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production equipment, material‑handling systems, and facility infrastructure. This role leads maintenance personnel, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and partners with operations to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance. This position will oversee all maintenance for a brand new highly automated facility that is currently being built in Columbus, Mississippi.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Strategic Planning & Maintenance: Developing, scheduling, and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Facility & Equipment Oversight: Maintaining, repairing, and inspecting buildings, machinery, and electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Team Leadership & Management: Hiring, training, supervising, and motivating maintenance personnel, including technicians and janitorial staff.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Developing, tracking, and adhering to maintenance budgets, including managing vendor contracts and ordering spare parts.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all operations comply with state, federal, and company health and safety regulations, such as OSHA.
• Reporting & Data Analysis: Documenting maintenance logs, tracking performance metrics (e.g., KPIs), and creating reports to improve efficiency.
• Emergency Response: Remaining on‑call to address urgent, high‑priority maintenance emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, technical or trade school preferred
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role
• Knowledge of PLC programming and Ladder Logic is highly preferred
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems); ideal systems experience with Asset Essentials or Aetos
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Analytical skills to troubleshoot problems and optimize processes
• Technical proficiency in machinery and facility systems
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills
• Experience in metals service centers or manufacturing preferred