Plant Maintenance Manager - Shutdowns & PM Leader

Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc.; Surgoinsville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance organization, including Supervisors, Engineers, and Technicians. You will oversee shutdown planning, contractor management, and corrective maintenance across the plant.

You will drive PM programs, analyze downtime, and implement improvements while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Strong leadership, planning, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering field.
• Minimum five years of maintenance leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Maintenance Supervisors and Engineers to lead daily operations.
• Analyze downtime reports and coordinate repair activities.
• Determine improvements and projects with maintenance engineers.
• Establish/ensure PM plans for production equipment and optimize PM frequency.
• Set working standards and guidelines for the maintenance team.
• Ensure downtimes are resolved safely and promptly.
• Provide technical support to maintenance staff when issues arise.
• Report on down machines and performance metrics (OEE, MTTR).
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive actions.
• Approve work orders with proper documentation and environmental compliance.
• Secure critical spare parts and manage BOMs for equipment.
• Lead capital investment projects and budgets for improvements.
• Plan and execute shutdowns with contractors and internal teams.
• Train staff and develop work instructions for maintenance.
• Identify and prioritize department improvement actions.
• Assist with departmental budget estimates and repair costs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Hire and train maintenance staff and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Team Building

Education

Mechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

Industrial Eng

Tools

Siemens PLC Suite

Allen-Bradley Suite

ABB Robotics

MS Office

Job description

Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance organization, including Supervisors, Engineers, and Technicians. You will oversee shutdown planning, contractor management, and corrective maintenance across the plant.

You will drive PM programs, analyze downtime, and implement improvements while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Strong leadership, planning, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.