Senior Maintenance Manager

Premier Supply Chain Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Supply Chain Recruiting seeks an experienced Sr. Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility.

You will be responsible for the reliability and performance of production equipment, facilities, utilities, buildings and grounds, while driving a proactive maintenance culture focused on safety, efficiency and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance leadership, capital project management, asset

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Maintenance Manager experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and developing technical talent.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Experience with preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital expenditures.
• Experience planning and executing capital improvement projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, planners, and support staff.
• Drive safety culture, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to meet KPIs and production goals.
• Manage department operating and capital budgets in line with production needs.
• Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling for efficient labor use.
• Oversee capital projects from concept to completion within budget and schedule.
• Supervise contractors, vendors, and service providers for maintenance and projects.
• Monitor maintenance metrics and take corrective actions to improve asset performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, ISO, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Capital project management

Asset reliability

Budgeting

Team development

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP Maintenance

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations within a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for the reliability and performance of production equipment, facility assets, utilities, buildings, and grounds while driving a proactive maintenance culture focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance leadership, capital project management, asset reliability, budgeting, and developing high-performing maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for maintenance supervisors, technicians, planners, and support personnel.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to achieve operational KPIs, production goals, and annual business objectives.
• Manage department operating and capital budgets while aligning spending with production demands and business needs.
• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling efforts to ensure efficient utilization of labor and resources.
• Oversee capital projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and outside service providers to support maintenance and project activities.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve asset reliability and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with company safety programs, quality standards, ISO requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and management system requirements.

Qualifications/Required

• 5+ years of Maintenance Manager experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams and developing technical talent.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production systems.
• Experience with preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated success managing maintenance budgets and capital expenditures.
• Experience planning and executing capital improvement projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• Experience within food, beverage, dairy, bakery, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, controls systems, and PLC networking.
• Experience with SAP Maintenance or other CMMS platforms.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and proactive maintenance systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience.

Technical Expertise

• PLC Troubleshooting & Controls
• Electrical & Mechanical Systems
• Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
• Asset Reliability & Root Cause Analysis
• Capital Project Management
• Budget Development & Cost Control
• CMMS / SAP Maintenance Systems
• Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance
• Approximately 25% office and 75% manufacturing floor environment.
• Exposure to elevated noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Some work may be performed in non-temperature-controlled environments.
• Occasional weekend and holiday support may be required to support production schedules and capital projects.

Ideal Background

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