Senior Maintenance Manager
On-siteChicago Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop the maintenance team while overseeing daily operations for a 24/7 manufacturing plant, including equipment, machinery, buildings, and utility systems. Plan, schedule, and ensure timely completion of maintenance work, partnering with Operations to prioritize activities, support production goals, and minimize downtime. Manage preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programs to improve equipment reliability, oversee the department budget, and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement. Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures and safety incidents, implementing corrective actions while monitoring safety performance and housekeeping standards. Develop safety training and employee development programs, support hiring and performance management, and collaborate with management and union representatives to resolve workplace issues. Requires 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience and 5+ years leading an organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- 5+ years leading an industrial maintenance organization
- Experience with: TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
- Experience with: SMED
- Experience with: 5S
- Experience with: Autonomous Maintenance
- Experience with: Maintenance storeroom operations and management
- Experience with: Reliability improvement methods and equipment failure analysis
- Experience with: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Experience with: Industrial safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Line Entry, Confined Space, and Hot Work
- Experience with: Powerhouse, utilities, and plant infrastructure management
- Experience with: Project management from concept through execution
- Knowledge of industrial maintenance repair, installation standards, codes, and specifications
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred fields of study: Electrical Engineering
- Preferred fields of study: Mechanical Engineering
- Preferred fields of study: Chemical Engineering
- Experience in a food-grade manufacturing environment is a plus
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