Plant Maintenance & Reliability Manager

DSJ Global; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career advancement

Exposure to capital projects

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a leading manufacturing organization in the Council Bluffs area. This role provides leadership for a plant maintenance team supporting a high-volume production facility, focusing on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance operations across mechanical, electrical, and facilities, managing budgets, capital projects, and collaborating with operations and engineering to maximize asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and driving results through others.
• Strong background in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of SAP, CMMS, and other maintenance management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, facilities, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Develop and execute maintenance and reliability strategies that improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and extend asset life.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate repair, maintenance, and installation activities to support production goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture through compliance with lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and other plant safety initiatives.
• Establish and monitor maintenance performance metrics and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage maintenance budgets, storeroom operations, and maintenance-related spending.
• Support capital planning and oversee equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and major project execution.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, operating permits, and company standards.
• Direct facility maintenance, repairs, renovations, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and other functional teams to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Analyze maintenance and production data to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Develop and lead maintenance personnel through coaching, performance management, and employee development.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Equipment reliability

Preventive maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Automation systems knowledge

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a leading manufacturing organization in the Council Bluffs area. This role provides leadership for a plant maintenance team supporting a high-volume production facility, focusing on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance operations across mechanical, electrical, and facilities, managing budgets, capital projects, and collaborating with operations and engineering to maximize asset performance.