Plant Maintenance & Reliability Lead

VPET USA, LLC; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HMO)

401K plan

Vacation and Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Basic life insurance

Job summary

VPET USA, LLC in Garland, TX is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facility and manufacturing equipment, lead technicians, and drive maintenance programs. The role focuses on improving uptime, scheduling repairs, and coordinating with site leadership to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing, a technical degree, and strong PLC, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge. The position requires weekend/evening work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical or Vocational degree/certificate and 10+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical principles including electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic theory.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC controlled machinery and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility and manufacturing equipment to ensure optimum uptime.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance and installations of machines and tools.
• Lead technicians and coordinate work assignments across shifts.
• Evaluate maintenance work orders and allocate internal or external resources.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs with maintenance staff.
• Inspect equipment for conformance with standards.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and propose solutions.
• Prepare management reports and maintain maintenance records.

Skills

10+ years manufacturing experience

Electrical theory and practice

Hydraulic theory and practice

Pneumatic theory and practice

Troubleshooting PLC controlled systems

Education

Technical or Vocational degree/certificate

Job description

VPET USA, LLC in Garland, TX is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facility and manufacturing equipment, lead technicians, and drive maintenance programs. The role focuses on improving uptime, scheduling repairs, and coordinating with site leadership to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing, a technical degree, and strong PLC, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge. The position requires weekend/evening work and travel as needed.