Maintenance Manager We are currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to join our expanding manufacturing company in South Windsor, CT. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities related to facilities and equipment, managing a team of maintenance personnel, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production equipment. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and training to maintenance technicians and support staff. Plan and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks. Maintain production machinery, facility systems, utilities, and supporting equipment. Minimize equipment downtime through thorough root-cause analysis and implementing necessary corrections. Create maintenance schedules that align with production demands. Manage the computerized maintenance management system, work orders, maintenance records, and spare-parts inventory. Establish and monitor key maintenance performance indicators like downtime, response time, preventive maintenance completion, and equipment reliability. Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, repairs, and capital improvement projects. Build and maintain relationships with external contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety protocols, environmental standards, and other applicable guidelines. Support initiatives for continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost reduction. Develop and oversee budgets for the maintenance department. Collaborate effectively with production, engineering, quality, and operations leadership. Provide hands-on technical support for complex equipment issues as needed. Qualifications Preferably hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, facilities management, or a related field. Have at least five years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance. Demonstrate prior experience in maintenance leadership or supervision. Possess a strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment. Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, industrial controls, HVAC, compressors, boilers, and facility systems is a plus. Familiarity with using a CMMS or similar maintenance-management platform. Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Knowledge of OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial safety practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement methodologies. Hold a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional or equivalent certification. Experience overseeing capital projects and equipment installations.