Maintenance & Reliability Manager Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

Maintenance & Reliability Manager at Ainsley Search Group
Maintenance & Reliability Manager at Ainsley Search Group in Elverson, Pennsylvania
Posted in Other 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Ainsley Search Group is partnering with a global manufacturer in Chester County, PA to hire a Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance operations with a focus on driving equipment reliability, automation performance, and process uptime. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional with a strong engineering foundation who can balance day-to-day plant maintenance with long-term reliability strategy.
This position reports directly to the VP of Operations and is considered a key part of the plant’s succession planning for a future Plant Manager or Engineering Manager role. If you are a proactive, driven leader who is passionate about optimizing equipment performance and growing your career, we want to speak with you.
Main Responsibilities
Lead and develop the maintenance team responsible for automated equipment, plant systems, and preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
Own the maintenance and reliability roadmap, driving improvements to equipment uptime, work orderpletion, spare parts optimization, and PMpliance.
Troubleshoot and supportplex automation, controls, and PLC systems in coordination with engineering.
Partner with the VP of Operations to plan and execute capital projects, upgrades, and root cause analysis efforts.
Establish performance metrics (KPIs) and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma practices.
Provide training and mentorship to maintenance staff on maintenance best practices, safety, and reliability-focused tools.
Manage the spare parts inventory, maintenance budget, and outsourced contractor support as needed.
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, process engineering, and safety teams to ensure plant systems are operating efficiently and safely.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field preferred).
5+ years of experience in a maintenance leadership or reliability role in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing setting.
Hands-on background in automation systems, electrical troubleshooting, and control systems (PLC, HMI).
Experience leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs, CMMS systems, and spare parts optimization.
Proven success implementing lean maintenance, RCA, and CI initiatives (5S, CAPA, Six Sigma, etc.).
A collaborative leadership style and desire to grow into a more senior operations or engineering role over time.

Compensations and Benefits:

Competitive base salary mensurate with experience)
Annual performance bonus
401(k) withpany match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
PTO + paid holidays
Relocation assistance available
Long-term opportunity to grow into Plant Manager or Engineering Manager