Plant Maintenance Manager

Plant Maintenance Manager

LOCATION

Mendota, IL No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $110,000 - $130,000 / yr ID OH125-2753960 POSTED Apr 7, 2026 Maintenance Manager 110k-130k salary annual Relocation assistance available. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for visa consideration is not available. Great company seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager with experience directing, training, and elevating the multi-craft mechanical and electrical skillsets of the maintenance team as well as helping to develop budgets and capital projects. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and more. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring Maintenance Technicians in a place that values TPM, please give us a look! Please note: Maintenance Management experience in a manufacturing setting is required. Relocation assistance is available. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for immigration cases is unavailable A Plant Maintenance Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the overall repair, maintenance, and replacement of manufacturing equipment and the facility itself. They act as a technical advisor to the plant leadership team, ensuring that all machinery and building systems operate at peak efficiency while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Maintenance Strategy & Operations:

Follow preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) schedules to ensure optimal machine reliability. Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to schedule work orders, track performance trends, and manage equipment documentation. Analyze maintenance data and KPIs (e.g., uptime, spend metrics) to identify root causes of failures and drive continuous improvement. Oversee the repair, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing machinery and facility system

Team Leadership & Development:

Supervise, coach, and train maintenance technicians and supervisors, setting clear performance expectations and conducting regular evaluations. Manage shift schedules and delegate tasks to ensure 24/7 operational support where required. Foster a high-performance culture grounded in safety, accountability, and technical growth.

Budget & Compliance:

Develop and manage the annual maintenance and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets, tracking expenses to ensure financial targets are met. Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and company policies and procedures Maintain, organize, and inventory of critical spare parts and plant operating supplies Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical (preferred), or Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered).

Experience:

5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory capacity.

Technical Knowledge:

Expertise in troubleshooting high-voltage electrical (up to 480V), mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. PLC troubleshooting from I/O and ability to read ladder logic. Programming experience a plus but not required.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication for cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to remain calm in emergency breakdown situations.