Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance Strategy and Planning:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy aligned with production
  
  

objectives, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Create and manage preventive maintenance schedules for machinery, equipment, and
  
  

facilities to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize asset utilization.

• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify maintenance
  
  

needs, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively.

• Team Management and Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance,
  
  

training, and performance feedback to ensure high levels of productivity and quality of

work.

• Collaborate with HR for recruitment, onboarding, and development of maintenance
  
  

personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Promote teamwork, communication, and collaboration across maintenance teams and
  
  

with other departments to achieve shared goals and objectives.

• Equipment Maintenance and Repairs:
• Oversee troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair activities for production machinery,
  
  

mechanical systems, electrical systems, and utilities to ensure optimal performance and

reliability.

• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers for specialized
  
  

maintenance services, spare parts procurement, and equipment upgrades or

modifications.

• Implement predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis,
  
  

thermography, and oil analysis, to detect potential failures and proactively address

maintenance issues.

• Budgeting and Cost Management:
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including labor costs, spare parts
  
  

inventory, equipment upgrades, and contracted services, to optimize spending and

achieve cost targets.

• Track maintenance expenses, analyze cost trends, and identify opportunities for cost
  
  

savings through efficiency improvements, process optimization, and vendor

negotiations.

• Continuous Improvement and Reliability Engineering:
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and
  
  

reliability engineering projects to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and

lifespan.

• Implement best practices, maintenance standards, and standardized procedures to
  
  

improve maintenance efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase equipment uptime.

• Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment modifications, upgrades, and new
  
  

installations, ensuring adherence to design specifications, safety standards, and

regulatory compliance.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a
  
  

related field.

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing
  
  

environment, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics,
  
  

pneumatics, and industrial automation.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs,
  
  

reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and condition-based maintenance (CBM) strategies.

• Excellent leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, coach,
  
  

and develop maintenance teams.

• Proficiency in maintenance management software, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance
  
  

Management System), and MS Office Suite.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices related to
  
  

maintenance operations.

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
  
  

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for a Maintenance

Manager with at least 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. The specifics may vary

depending on the industry, company size, and scope of maintenance operations.