Manufacturing Maintenance Manager/ Plant Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Winchester (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at a high-volume facility. The role involves driving operational excellence, implementing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven track record in equipment failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance department for safe operations.
• Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionManufacturing Maintenance Manager

Winchester, KY
Full-Time | Onsite

Relocation Assistance provided

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Manager to join its dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to lead and transform the maintenance function at a high-volume industrial facility, driving operational excellence and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plants maintenance department, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and lower operational costs.
• Own and execute the Maintenance Excellence process, including predictive and preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, driving performance improvements, fostering collaboration, and setting high operational standards.
• Identify, plan, and manage capital projects; contribute to annual budgeting and cost control efforts.
• Use root cause analysis and reliability tools to resolve equipment failures and prevent recurrence.
• Develop team capabilities through training and performance development.
• Support continuous improvement (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma) across the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience running a manufacturing maintenance department OR 5+ years in a supervisory maintenance role.
• Proven track record in equipment failure analysis and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis tools (FMEA, 5Why, etc.) and strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and ability to lead plant safety initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and maintenance planning systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, and lubrication systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing budgets and optimizing maintenance costs.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.