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Industrial Maintenance Manager (Salary Based on Experience up to $100k)
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What they do
A Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance of a residential or commercial building, manages maintenance staff and directs maintenance tasks.
$106,654 / year median in Mississippi
+9% projected growth
Job Description
•Salary Based on Experience
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Summary:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations, including equipment, facilities, and personnel, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment within the facility. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance by driving preventive and predictive maintenance, timely equipment response, CMMS discipline, spare-parts control, and continuous improvement across the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead maintenance technicians, supervisors, and support resources to meet plant safety, reliability, and production needs Maintain safe work practices, proper PPE standards, and technician readiness for assigned work Oversee maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, grounds, utilities, and production machinery Drive equipment uptime through effective response, quality repairs, PM inspections, and PdM activities Develop, maintain, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs Use the CMMS as the maintenance system of record for work orders, PMs, equipment history, labor, and parts activity Plan, prioritize, assign, and follow up on maintenance work to support production schedules and equipment readiness Coordinate outside service providers, contractors, vendors, and technical support when needed Maintain spare-parts inventory, min/max controls, Kanban practices, and organized storage to reduce unnecessary downtime Identify repeat failures, bad actors, and downtime trends that impact production, quality, safety, and cost Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and Plant Leadership on improvement opportunities Set clear expectations for supervisors, technicians, contractors, and outside service Hold the team accountable for response time, work quality, PM/PdM completion, follow-up, and department standards Develop technician knowledge through coaching, cross-training, skill development, and ongoing training plans Communicate equipment issues, downtime risks, staffing needs, and improvement opportunities to plant leadership Understand and support company Quality System policies, procedures, and work instructions Maintain accurate maintenance records, required paperwork, inspection documentation, and equipment history
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Industrial maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or steel-processing environment preferred Experience supervising or managing maintenance employees, contractors, and outside service providers Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, crane, and production equipment systems Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, mechanical schematics, work orders, manuals, and safety procedures CMMS experience preferred; ability to use maintenance data to support decisions and accountability Lean manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and leadership development experience preferred Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Hydraulics:
5 years (Required)
Supervising:
5 years (Required)
PLC:
5 years (Required) Industrial maintenance: 5 years (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Iuka, MS 38852: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Leadership Development
- Other Retirement and Savings