Senior Maintenance Manager

Justrite Safety Group; Wellsburg (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group in Wellsburg, WV, seeks a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, and budgeting across metal and plastics manufacturing. You will shape PM programs, implement predictive maintenance, manage capital projects, optimize CMMS, and drive OEE improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor supervisors and technicians, partner with OEMs, and develop long-range asset strategies aligned with production goals and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Proven leadership overseeing maintenance and electrical functions in metal/plastics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability programs, PM optimization, and asset management.
• Experience developing maintenance planning, scheduling systems, and CMMS programs.
• Proven experience managing maintenance budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing labor and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for production equipment and facility assets.
• Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment reliability.
• Implement predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, etc.).
• Reduce downtime by analyzing equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead CMMS optimization and PM scheduling efforts.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions.
• Develop and manage annual maintenance budget and ROI analyses for upgrades.
• Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and new installations.
• Coach and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians; manage contractors and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Reliability engineering

Lean manufacturing

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & cost control

Automation & Industry 4.0

OEE tracking

Root cause analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

PLC/Automation knowledge

Job description

About Justrite Safety Group
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About Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.
As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority- it's our passion.

The Contribution You'll Bring To This Role
Justrite Safety Group/Eagle Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager for our Wellsburg, WV manufacturing facility. This role combines day-to-day operational leadership and providing strategic leadership for maintenance, electrical, and reliability operations across a metal and plastics manufacturing environment. Leads maintenance strategy, reliability improvement, PM programs, planning and scheduling, budgeting and cost control, capital projects, equipment upgrades, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize asset performance, production uptime, and operational efficiency.

About The Team
As a member of our Maintenance team, You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities and equipment. This dedicated team is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, addressing equipment malfunctions, and implementing solutions to improve operational efficiency. With a strong focus on safety and reliability, the Maintenance Team collaborates closely with other departments to minimize downtime and maintain a productive work environment. Their expertise and commitment to excellence reflect Justrite Safety Group's values, ensuring that our operations meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

What You'll Do At Justrite

Maintenance and Reliability

• Lead all maintenance operations for production equipment and facility assets.
• Develop and manage a preventive maintenance (PM) program to maximize equipment reliability.
• Implement predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, etc.).
• Reduce downtime by analyzing equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain OEE tracking and root cause for each equipment
• Partner with OEMs to create PM proposals and maintain a budget for PM

CMMS/Maintenance PM System

• Manage and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and standard work procedures.
• Track equipment history, work orders, KPIs, and maintenance costs.
• Ensure accurate inventory and spare parts management.
• Use CMMS data to improve maintenance planning and decision-making.

Planning and Scheduling

• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions.
• Coordinate shutdowns, outages, and major repairs.
• Balance labor resources, contractors, and production schedules.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Forecast labor, spare parts, contractor, and capital expenses.
• Control maintenance costs while improving equipment reliability.
• Prepare business cases and ROI analyses for equipment investments.

Capital Projects and Equipment Upgrades

• Develop a 1-, 3-, and 5-year capital improvement roadmap for equipment replacement and modernization.
• Identify aging equipment and prioritize upgrades based on risk, reliability, and return on investment.
• Lead machinery installation, commissioning, and startup projects.
• Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from planning through completion.

Automation and Continuous Improvement

• Identify automation opportunities to improve productivity and reduce labor costs.
• Partner with engineering, production, and controls teams on automation initiatives.
• Evaluate robotics, PLC upgrades, sensors, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects focused on reliability and efficiency.

Leadership

• Lead and develop maintenance supervisors, planners, and technicians.
• Establish performance metrics and maintenance KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, downtime).
• Coach team members and support technical training.
• Manage contractors and vendor relationships.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Create a long-term asset management strategy.
• Develop reliability improvement plans.
• Forecast future maintenance needs and workforce requirements.
• Align maintenance objectives with production and business goals.

Your Skills And Expertise
To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, reliability, engineering or related leadership roles.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing maintenance and electrical functions in a metal, plastics, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability programs, PM optimization, and asset management.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance planning and scheduling systems and CMMS programs.
• Demonstrated success managing maintenance budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing labor and resources.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and new equipment installations.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, controls, PLCs, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, root cause analysis, downtime reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness.