Manager, Maintenance

Shoals Technologies Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoals Technologies Group seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across our manufacturing operations. You will own uptime, lead a skilled maintenance team, and partner with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering to meet schedules.

Expect hands-on troubleshooting of automation, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems across multiple Tennessee sites. The role requires a Bachelor's in an engineering-related field, 5+ years of maintenance leadership, CMMS

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical field; five+ years manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience supervising teams and leading maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
• CMMS experience and familiarity with TPM/Kaizen concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team across multiple sites, including scheduling and performance management.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Administer CMMS, track work orders, and PM schedules.
• Partner with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering to meet production goals.
• Manage department budget for labor, parts, and capital equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Track KPIs like uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM compliance to drive improvement.
• Support TPM initiatives and new equipment installations.
• Troubleshoot automation, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and related systems.
• Travel between sites as needed, and adjust hours for production needs.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Lean/continuous improvement

Equipment troubleshooting

Team supervision

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

PLCs/HMIs

Electrical systems

Job description

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team making a real impact in the renewable energy industry? Join Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS), a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we have been driving industry innovation since 1996 by delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, we're setting the standard for the renewable energy industry.

We are a collection of engineers, renewable advocates, curious minds, and collaborators. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, along with sales teams across Spain and Australia, enable us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. We push boundaries and challenge each other to design, develop, and deliver solutions with the potential to change the world. We are the rebellious hero.

Shoals Technologies is hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function across our manufacturing operations. This role is accountable for equipment uptime and reliability, maintenance team leadership, and cross-functional partnership with Production, Quality, and Engineering to meet production deliverables. The Maintenance Manager is a working supervisor, capable of troubleshooting automation, robotics, PLCs, human-machine interfaces, and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team, including scheduling, performance management, training, and timecard approval.
• Develop and implement a preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance program to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Serve as administrator of the CMMS system, ensuring accurate work order tracking, PM scheduling, and maintenance records.
• Partner with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering to resolve equipment issues, minimize downtime, and support production schedules.
• Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, including labor, parts, and capital equipment spend.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues.
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs (e.g., uptime, MTTR, MTBF, PM compliance) to drive continuous improvement.
• Implement and sustain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices across the facility.
• Manage spare parts inventory and vendor/contractor relationships for outsourced repairs and specialized services.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; lead safety inspections and audits.
• Support new equipment installation, process changes, and continuous improvement projects alongside manufacturing engineering.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and repair as needed, including automation, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all maintenance areas.
• Model and enforce professional conduct and policy compliance within the team.
• Travel to and coordinate maintenance activities across multiple sites as needed.
• Adjust working hours to align with production needs, including occasional second/third shift, weekend, or holiday coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience required.
• CMMS experience required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
• Experience with automation, robotics, PLCs, and human-machine interfaces preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, FMEA, root cause analysis) preferred.
• Certification such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), CPE (Certified Plant Engineer), or CMM (Certified Maintenance Manager) a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel between sites as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional second/third shift, weekends, or holidays, to support production needs.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.