We’re looking for a committed, experienced maintenance leader who’s ready to step in and make an immediate impact. If you take ownership, follow through, and lead with consistency, this plant needs your expertise — and you’ll have the support and visibility to succeed from day one.
Job Overview
The Maintenance Manager will oversee the plant maintenance department by leading technicians, training personnel, administering the eMaintenance CMMS, maintaining spare parts inventory, managing projects, and troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and modifying mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, including PLC, DCS, and multiple control systems.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Support, demonstrate, and promote the company’s core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus, and innovation.
- Adhere to all safety programs, guidelines, rules, regulations, and PPE requirements.
- Set the tone for a culture focused on Safety, Quality, Profitability, and People Development.
- Attract, retain, develop, and mentor key talent within the maintenance department.
- Work directly with plant leadership and operations to address breakdowns, repairs, and PM scheduling.
- Manage plant and capital projects, including planning, execution, and budget oversight.
- Communicate effectively with plant management, engineering, and operations regarding maintenance and capital needs.
- Build, maintain, and own a complete and accurate spare parts inventory.
- Develop maintenance procedures and ensure consistent implementation.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized maintenance department.
- Ensure strict adherence to LOTO and all safety rules.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of PM and CM work within the CMMS.
- Achieve low levels of unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance and problem solving.
- Own the plant capital list and CAR system.
- Oversee maintenance spending and ensure adherence to budget.
- Lead the team to safely, quickly, and effectively complete tasks with a customer‑focused mindset.
- Perform root cause analyses and apply problem‑solving tools to improve equipment and processes.
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided as needed.
Experience
- Strong communication skills and ability to foster a positive, respectful teamwork culture.
- Ability to coach, train, and collaborate across departments.
- Strong analytical skills and a sense of urgency in resolving issues.
- Ability to source external resources when needed.
- Effective communication during shift transitions.
- Solid understanding of safety requirements and personal accountability for safe work practices.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and use CMMS and Office software.
- Prior SAP or similar ERP experience.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment with standardized work instructions and continuous improvement expectations.
Work Environment
- Exposure to moving equipment and machinery.
- Indoor environment with heat above 90°F and humidity above 80%.
- Noise levels may exceed 85 dB.
- Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and electrical hazards.
- Work may involve heights, vibration, and continuously operating equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, stooping, and squatting (up to 75%).
- Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and use of major joints.
- Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling of 30–50 lbs.
- Occasional reaching and computer use.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- Welding/fabrication knowledge preferred.
- CAD experience for mechanical drawings desired.
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with CMMS work order systems.
- Ability to interpret mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings.
- Proficient with hand tools, power tools, meters, and material‑handling equipment.
- PLC certification and understanding of machine control systems and electrical schematics.
- Minimum 3 years of managerial experience.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills?
- Do you have prior experience with CMMS work order systems?
- Can you interpret mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings?
- Are you comfortable working in Indoor environment with heat above 90°F and humidity above 80% (required)?
- Can you work in an environment with noise levels that may exceed 85 dB (required)?
- Are you fine being exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and electrical hazards (required)?
Experience:
- Managerial: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75244 (Required)
Work Location: In person
