Two-Facility Maintenance Manager: 24/7 Ops & Reliability

Krugerfamilyindustries; Portage, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries seeks a Maintenance Operations Leader to plan, direct, and manage maintenance across two facilities. You will supervise multiple shifts, oversee electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance, and drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include budget monitoring, capital project input, inventory control, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and other leaders to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and/or four + years related experience with five to seven years of supervisory related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and strategic direction for maintenance operations across two buildings with multiple technician shifts.
• Directs and oversees electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Ensures proper shift coverage, workforce planning, and resource allocation to maintain 24/7 operational readiness where applicable.
• Supervises and supports Maintenance Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians in diagnosing and resolving equipment malfunctions.
• Oversees dismantling, assembling, installing, and commissioning of industrial machinery and facility equipment.
• Develops and manages spare parts inventory systems for both buildings to ensure critical components are available while controlling costs.
• Reviews production schedules and forecasts labor requirements to ensure timely completion of maintenance projects and work orders.
• Interprets and enforces company policies, regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Reviews and approves specifications, blueprints, and job plans; ensures proper assignment of duties across teams and shifts.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall production performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

5–7 years supervisory experience

Job description

Kruger Family Industries seeks a Maintenance Operations Leader to plan, direct, and manage maintenance across two facilities. You will supervise multiple shifts, oversee electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance, and drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include budget monitoring, capital project input, inventory control, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and other leaders to meet production demands.