Manufacturing Manager

Permanent Manufacturing Manager Posted on 12 October 26 by Drema Davis Valdese, NC $110000 - $120000 per Year Powered by Tracker Back to Jobs Job Description Maintenance Manager Pay: $110K-$120K Position Overview M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining equipment performance, minimizing production downtime, and ensuring maintenance activities support safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost objectives. The Maintenance Manager will lead maintenance technicians, planners, and external contractors while developing maintenance strategies, managing budgets, and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs. This role requires strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, mechanical equipment, automation, PLC troubleshooting, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). The ideal Maintenance Manager has at least five years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, a proven ability to improve equipment reliability, and strong experience managing maintenance teams, capital projects, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability, production uptime, and overall manufacturing performance Establish and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across the manufacturing facility Define maintenance priorities, performance objectives, resource requirements, and operational procedures Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for major equipment failures Develop and manage maintenance schedules in coordination with production requirements and operational priorities Ensure preventive maintenance activities, equipment repairs, and scheduled maintenance projects are completed efficiently Coordinate maintenance technicians, planners, and external contractors to support daily operations Support equipment commissioning, installation, and integration into existing maintenance programs Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability Provide technical coaching, employee training, and ongoing performance feedback Ensure annual Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash training is completed, documented, and audit-ready for all authorized personnel Promote a maintenance culture focused on safety, teamwork, technical excellence, and continuous improvement Ensure maintenance operations comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards Manage maintenance-related permits, contractor safety procedures, and preventive safety controls Conduct safety audits, equipment risk assessments, and maintenance-related compliance reviews Develop and manage maintenance budgets, including labor, spare parts, contractor expenses, and equipment repair costs Monitor maintenance expenditures and identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising equipment reliability Evaluate capital improvement opportunities and prepare financial justifications for equipment upgrades and maintenance investments Monitor maintenance performance metrics, including Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), preventive maintenance compliance, equipment downtime, and maintenance cost per unit Lead reliability improvement projects and implement maintenance best practices to improve operational efficiency Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies Utilize CMMS software to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, equipment history, and maintenance performance data Support sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, equipment performance, and environmental responsibility Evaluate equipment investments for energy efficiency and carbon reduction opportunities Identify opportunities to reduce utility consumption and improve asset energy performance Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to implement environmentally responsible maintenance practices Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline Minimum of 5 years of maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment Experience managing maintenance technicians, maintenance planners, and external contractors Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and manufacturing maintenance operations Experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems, controls, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Experience developing and managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS/GMAO) Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and maintenance performance metrics Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for equipment failures Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and equipment condition monitoring Experience managing maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor expenses Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and maintenance improvement initiatives Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement methodologies Strong understanding of industrial safety requirements, including LOTO and Arc Flash safety procedures Ability to manage multiple maintenance priorities while supporting production schedules Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability t