Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

MJ Recruiters, LLC; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Car and phone stipend

Paid holidays and shutdown comp time

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

MJ Recruiters, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager in Marion, Ohio to lead daily manufacturing and facility maintenance, drive preventive and predictive programs, and coach a staff of maintenance technicians across multi-shifts.

The role focuses on safety compliance, KPI improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive supplier environment. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in maintenance management in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Oversee a maintenance team and preventative/predictive programs.
• Lead safety program and ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Oversee plant maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean practices, and 5S within maintenance.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering and Scheduling for downtime and PMs.
• Manage CMMS for maintenance tasks, work orders and spare parts.
• Develop and manage budgets for maintenance expenses and utilities.
• Complete root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

PM/CMMS

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Electrical & mechanical

Education

High school diploma

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Marion, Ohio

Compensation depending on education and experience; excellent 401(k), GREAT medical benefits day one of employment and more perks!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Support $20M+ in Capex Modernization:

Contribute to key Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and assist with equipment upgrades alongside a growing international team preparing for new business launches in a cutting-edge technology environment.

Lead an Established Maintenance Team:

Partner directly with a supportive, forward-thinking New Plant Manager to guide and mentor a dedicated team of hardworking maintenance professionals.

Day-One Benefits & Premium Perks:

• Enjoy comprehensive 3-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your very first day, plus a monthly car and phone stipend.

Work-Life Balance & Comp Time:

Earn comp time for managing seasonal plant shutdowns, ensuring your extra effort is directly rewarded.

Long-Term Career Growth:

Join a highly stable, growing organization offering clear upward mobility and future advancement opportunities.

Fast-paced automotive supplier, positioned for growth, is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager to oversee daily manufacturing and facility maintenance operations, preventive and predictive maintenance, and coach and mentor their staff of maintenance technicians in a multi-shift facility. Daily, you will work within an eager, driven leadership team and report directly to the Plant Manager. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department, ensuring compliance with government regulations and maintaining audit-ready status. Identify and implement safety improvements.
• Track, analyze and improve KPIs, such as PM compliance, equipment uptime and maintenance costs. Provide performance reporting and ensure effective follow-up on maintenance tasks, work orders and project management.
• Drive continuous improvement, Kaizen activities and Lean Manufacturing practices like 5S. Anticipate and solve problems promptly.
• Provide electrical and mechanical guidance and resources for maintenance associate development, including training, and skill assessment.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments like Production, Engineering and Scheduling to manage production PMs and holiday shutdowns effectively.
• Develop and manage budgets for maintenance expenses and utilities.
• Complete root cause analysis on recurring issues and issue corrective actions to reduce future breakdowns.
• Work with outside contractors for facility and production projects.
• Support capital equipment projects by preparing the site and electrical needs, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Assist with escalated mechanical and electrical issues in a highly automated environment.
• Oversee MRO spare parts warehouse inventory, including critical spare parts identification, inventory reduction and cycle counting.
• Manage the CMMS system for PM, work order and spare parts management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates should enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, have the ability to coach and mentor their team, have excellent planning skills, and be able to build rapport with their staff quickly; they should also be eager and high energy.

• The company offers competitive medical, dental and vision benefits available day one of employment
• 401K (100% vested after 90 days)
• Paid holidays and shutdown (comp time for working shutdowns)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• This position is eligible for a car and phone stipend

Working holiday shutdowns is required; comp time will be awarded for shutdown work.

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager:

1. Minimum of a high school diploma; a degree is highly preferred
2. At least five years of similar plant maintenance management experience, working in fast-paced, mass production manufacturing environments
3. Experience overseeing a maintenance team
4. Experience overseeing preventative and predictive maintenance programs
5. Experience leading or participating in root cause analysis, formal problem solving and corrective actions
6. Project management of timelines and ideally budgets
7. CMMS software experience
8. Microsoft Office, including Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• ERP experience
• Experience working in automated environments, including Fanuc robots, etc.
• Reliability engineering concepts
• Certifications

Reasons to work for this organization:

• Medical, dental and vision – GREAT medical perks available day one of employment
• Stable organization in the automotive industry, with new business coming in 2027
• Work with cutting-edge technology
• International organization
• Additional perks - car and phone stipend

There is no relocation available for this position. There is no hybrid or remote work available.

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