Plant Maintenance Manager: Reliability & Safety

IP Corporation; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

IP Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance teams at our Ft. Wright, KY facility. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, coordinate with Production and Engineering to minimize downtime, and manage budgets and spare parts inventory.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership, and a foundation in mechanical/electrical disciplines, with

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams and managing plant equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and maintenance practices.
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance teams across the facility.
• Develop and oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure timely troubleshooting and repair of equipment issues, coordinating maintenance activities with Production to minimize downtime.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and spare parts inventory.
• Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Establish and track KPIs for maintenance performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and EHS teams to support plant operations and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Team management

Preventive maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

IP Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance teams at our Ft. Wright, KY facility. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, coordinate with Production and Engineering to minimize downtime, and manage budgets and spare parts inventory.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership, and a foundation in mechanical/electrical disciplines, with