Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Gil-Mar Manufacturing; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gil-Mar Manufacturing, based in Metro Detroit with a Livonia, MI site, seeks a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager to lead on-site maintenance for production equipment and facilities. You will plan preventive programs, coordinate repairs, and guide technicians to minimize downtime while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams, maintaining spare parts inventory, and driving continuous improvement in a high-precision

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and tracking activities.
• Background in automotive/defense manufacturing and safety standards is beneficial.
• Strong problem solving, organization and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient with maintenance documentation and basic MS Office skills.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance programs for equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maintain safe, reliable performance.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and prioritize work orders.
• Manage spare parts inventory and collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Monitor maintenance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Robotic programming (Fanuc)

Mitsubishi programming

Cognex and Keyence IV software

Laser cutting & welding

Electrical schematics & blueprints

3-axis machining (Al/steel)

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in engineering / industrial tech

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Company Description

Gil-Mar Manufacturing, headquartered in Metro Detroit with a global footprint across three continents, has been delivering innovative manufacturing solutions since 1982. The company is a long-standing supplier to the automotive and defense industries, known for deploying quality and program management systems that support zero-defect, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Gil-Mar specializes in the design, development, and production of cost-saving, safety-critical components. Team members work in an environment that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement, contributing directly to high-impact products. The organization offers opportunities to grow in a modern manufacturing setting with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

The Manufacturing Maintenance Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Livonia, MI. This role oversees maintenance operations for manufacturing equipment and facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and executing preventive maintenance programs, coordinating maintenance and repair activities, and troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime. The manager will supervise maintenance technicians, prioritize work orders, manage spare parts inventory, and collaborate closely with production, quality, and engineering teams. The role also involves monitoring maintenance metrics, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Robotic Programming (Fanuc)
• Mitsubishi programming for HMI & CPU
• Cognex and Keyence IV software programming
• Cutting and Welding Laser Applications
• Proficient with Electrical Schematics and machine blueprints
• Experience with Fixed spindle 3 Axis machining of Aluminum and Steel.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong supervisory skills and experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates should possess equipment maintenance and maintenance & repair skills for a variety of production machinery and support systems.
• Candidates should possess preventive maintenance and maintenance management skills, including planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance activities.
• Experience in automotive or defense manufacturing, with knowledge of safety-critical components and quality standards, is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with maintenance documentation, CMMS or similar systems, and basic computer skills (e.g., MS Office) is preferred.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations and best practices; commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in maintenance leadership.