Manager, Maintenance

Flint Group; Lebanon, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Group in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations and ensure a safe, reliable manufacturing environment. This role focuses on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, capital projects, and regulatory compliance while supporting production objectives.

You will mentor maintenance staff, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement through SOPs, VWIs, and KPIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and maximize product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing management experience.
• 2+ years in an ink or chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and CI methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Maximize equipment uptime through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Support production schedules with a customer-first mindset.
• Provide leadership and coaching to maintenance personnel.
• Manage maintenance and capital improvement projects end-to-end.
• Develop and audit SOPs and VWIs.
• Mentor team and promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and report on asset reliability.
• Coordinate activities in a fast-paced environment and manage budgets and spare parts.
• Respond to emergencies and work outside hours when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

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The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance operations to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing environment. This role drives equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and regulatory compliance while supporting production objectives and delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with Flint Group safety standards and all applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
• Maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and product quality through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support production schedules with a customer-first mindset to meet operational and delivery objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to maintenance personnel and the facility.
• Manage maintenance and capital improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Develop, implement, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Visual Work Instructions (VWIs).
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key maintenance KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and asset reliability.
• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining strong communication and emotional intelligence.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractor relationships, spare parts inventory, and equipment lifecycle planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Two or more years of experience in an ink or chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with long-term, mid-range, and daily maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Thorough knowledge of industrial safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, and move throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work on elevated platforms as needed.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery, mechanical equipment, and industrial production processes.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies, including working outside of normal business hours when necessary.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and other manufacturing conditions while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).