Maintenance Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving maintenance and reliability initiatives, developing department KPIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure production demands are met and exceeded. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, establish, and communicate directions and priorities for the maintenance team.

• Drive maintenance and reliability initiatives focused on preventive and predictive maintenance.

• Develop and maintain department KPIs and goals, monitoring efficiencies, labor costs, and other department expenses.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage, maintain, and establish maintenance procedures for production lines to meet and exceed demand targets.

• Maintain manufacturing assets and facility, parts inventory, and monitor purchase orders and invoice approvals.

• Provide training and continuous development to both direct and indirect team members.

• Conduct periodic reviews for team performance and actively engage in team member development.

• Actively promote a continuous improvement culture within maintenance areas, including floor support, schedulers, and MRO planners.

• Establish and maintain a track record of safety improvements through Behavioral Based Safety Hazard identifications and risk assessments.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of maintenance management experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous process improvement.

• Proficiency in warehouse management systems, ERP/SAP, and MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with 6S methodology.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Willingness to work some irregular hours as dictated by business needs.

• Scalable direct supervisory experience, able to manage upwards of 100+ employees.

• Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.

• Excellent relationship management skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in implementing process improvements.

• Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.

• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure.

• Inventory control management experience.

• Prior experience with multiple CMMS programs.

• Background in weekly/monthly scheduling and headcount planning.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic work environment that fosters continuous improvement and professional growth. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative maintenance practices. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for development and advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a high-volume manufacturing setting that requires a commitment to safety and efficiency. The work environment includes working with various technologies and equipment, with a focus on preventive and predictive maintenance. The dress code is business casual, and some irregular hours may be required to meet business needs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $140000.00

Working with a startup company. Lots of room for growth, overseeing 50 plus maintenance techs. Automotive.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Leawood,KS.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.