Plant Maintenance Manager: Lead Reliability & Operations

NPAworldwide; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a team of in-house electricians and maintenance mechanics. You will plan, schedule, and execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, and the ability to coordinate maintenance resources for continuous plant operations.

Qualifications

• 510 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience overseeing maintenance personnel.
• Experience supervising electricians and mechanical maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all maintenance activities for plant equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure timely troubleshooting and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance mechanics and electricians.
• Assign daily work tasks and prioritize maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support during equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Evaluate employee performance and support workforce development through training and skill improvement.
• Manage the maintenance work order system and ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs to minimize disruption to production.
• Plan and coordinate plant shutdowns, maintenance outages, and major repair activities.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and extend equipment life.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with company safety policies and regulatory standards.
• Enforce proper lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, OSHA regulations, and environmental standards.
• Manage the maintenance department budget including labor, parts, and outside services.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure critical components are available when needed.
• Evaluate vendor services and negotiate with contractors and suppliers when necessary.
• Coordinate outside contractors for specialized maintenance work and capital improvement projects.
• Support installation of new equipment and facility modifications.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, and implementation for maintenance-related capital expenditures.

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial automation

PLC controls

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a team of in-house electricians and maintenance mechanics. You will plan, schedule, and execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, and the ability to coordinate maintenance resources for continuous plant operations.