Senior Maintenance Manager

CPS, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a senior Maintenance and Reliability Leader to oversee all maintenance and facility functions for a continuously operating manufacturing plant in Chicago.

You will lead maintenance strategy, develop employees, improve equipment performance, and partner with production to maximize plant efficiency. You will drive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, manage budgeting and scheduling, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and a culture of

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Strong collaboration with production, engineering, and operations.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the maintenance organization with a focus on safety and operational excellence.
• Ensure reliable operation of plant equipment, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure through planning and execution.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with production to reduce downtime and improve asset availability.
• Establish and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Analyze equipment performance and maintenance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and implement 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.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, and labor representatives to support business objectives.
• Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Safety culture

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Budgeting

Contractor oversight

Regulatory compliance

Job description

In this leadership role, you'll oversee all maintenance and facility functions for a continuously operating manufacturing plant. You'll play a key role in maintaining safe, reliable operations by leading maintenance strategy, developing employees, improving equipment performance, and partnering with production to maximize plant efficiency.

We're looking for a proactive leader who enjoys solving operational challenges, building strong teams, and driving measurable improvements across maintenance and reliability programs.

Primary 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.