Senior Maintenance Manager - 405246

Atrium; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time and personal time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing facility. You will drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement while developing maintenance personnel and aligning with production objectives.

The role requires extensive maintenance leadership experience, strong knowledge of reliability programs, CMMS proficiency, and a proven track record in capital projects and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of reliability programs and maintenance best practices.
• Experience using CMMS.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of safety programs and compliance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing capital projects from planning to execution.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures, codes, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel with a safety-first culture.
• Direct maintenance activities for 24/7 operations across equipment, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with production to prioritize maintenance and support goals.
• Manage maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure timely work orders.
• Monitor budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop training, safety, and employee development programs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and safety standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Track KPIs to drive performance improvements.
• Oversee facilities utilities and infrastructure systems.
• Partner with HR and leadership on hiring and performance management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS experience

Continuous improvement

Failure analysis

Industrial safety

Communication

Capital projects

Installation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a well‑established manufacturing organization that produces essential products serving a variety of industrial and consumer markets. With multiple production operations and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence, the company focuses on continuous improvement, employee development, and sustainable growth. The organization fosters a collaborative culture where leaders are empowered to drive innovation, improve reliability, and support high‑performing teams. Our client is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$125k - $160k

Position Overview

The Senior Maintenance Manager will oversee maintenance operations within a high‑volume manufacturing facility operating around the clock. This leadership role is responsible for driving maintenance excellence, improving equipment reliability, enhancing safety performance, developing maintenance personnel, and supporting production objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities Of The Senior Maintenance Manager

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel while fostering a strong safety‑first culture.
• Direct all maintenance activities supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including production equipment, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Establish and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate closely with production leadership to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational goals.
• Manage maintenance planning and scheduling processes to ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Monitor and optimize maintenance budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Develop training, safety, and employee development programs to enhance workforce capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Lead root cause investigations related to equipment failures and operational issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Track maintenance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive performance improvements.
• Oversee facility utilities, infrastructure systems, and related support services.
• Partner with Human Resources and leadership teams on hiring, performance management, succession planning, and employee relations matters.
• Support labor relations initiatives and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Required Experience/Skills For The Senior Maintenance Manager

• Minimum 10 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability programs and maintenance best practices.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting failure analysis and driving corrective action initiatives.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety programs and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing capital projects and maintenance‑related initiatives from planning through execution.
• Knowledge of maintenance repair procedures, installation standards, codes, and specifications.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Senior Maintenance Manager

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, SMED, and Autonomous Maintenance programs.
• Experience overseeing maintenance storeroom operations and inventory management.
• Background in utilities, plant infrastructure, and facility management.
• Experience in highly regulated or quality‑driven manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with unionized workforce environments.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Preferred disciplines include:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • or a related technical field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) Program with Company Match.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.
• Sick and Personal Time Off.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs.
• Wellness and Fitness Reimbursement Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career Advancement Opportunities within a growing organization.