Plant Maintenance & Reliability Leader

CPS Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance organization, champion safety, and drive equipment reliability.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while partnering with production and engineering to optimize asset availability. The role emphasizes team development, budgeting, contractor oversight, and compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance organization, promoting a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure through effective maintenance planning and execution.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with production leadership to balance operational needs, reduce downtime, and improve asset availability.
• Establish and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs that support long-term equipment reliability.
• Analyze equipment performance and maintenance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and enhance overall plant performance.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and operational issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage departmental resources, including budgeting, staffing, contractor oversight, and maintenance scheduling.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, performance feedback, and succession planning to build a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements while reinforcing safe work practices throughout the department.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, and labor representatives to support business objectives and resolve operational challenges.
• Oversee personnel activities such as hiring, performance evaluations, employee development, and workforce planning.
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Job description

CPS Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance organization, champion safety, and drive equipment reliability.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while partnering with production and engineering to optimize asset availability. The role emphasizes team development, budgeting, contractor oversight, and compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.