Our client is looking for a Maintenance Manager to plan and direct all maintenance functions at their  manufacturing facility.  This long-standing company is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment.

Company – A major player in the agricultural equipment industry

• A growing $1.3 Billion multinational organization with over 5,000 employees.
• This location has several hundred team members
• Production orders booked out for a year.
• Dynamic CEO who was promoted from within to lead the organization to new heights.
• Outstanding culture focused on safety and the growth of the individual.

Benefits and Features – They truly VALUE and APPRECIATE their employees!

EXCELLENT Benefits and Compensation Plan –3% Employer match on 401K, Health, Vision, Dental, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and more

• Reliable bonus program!
• Work/Life Balance – when you take a vacation, you get to take a REAL vacation and not a working vacation where you are tethered to your laptop and email.  Your team has your back!
• Culture of continuous improvement where team members have a voice and good ideas are appreciated by all levels of the organization.
• It is a business casual workplace.

What you will be doing:

• Drive up time and reliability in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing environment
• Lead a team of 12 maintenance technicians across 3 shifts and develop and structure teams to address short- and long-term needs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime. Create and maintain detailed preventive maintenance schedules for all manufacturing machinery and ensure timely execution.
• Identify and implement innovative maintenance technologies, such as predictive maintenance tools, to stay ahead of equipment wear and tear.
• Manage capital projects to ensure on time and on budget completion.
• Maintain communication with other departments and project teams, provide written reports as required, and actively participate in department and staff meetings.

What they are looking for:

• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Open on academics for the right person.  Perfer BS in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of maintenance supervisory experience OR less education and greater maintenance experience
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in manufacturing equipment, such as electro-mechanical maintenance and repair of machine tools (including CNC), 480 volt 3 phase electrical power systems, hydraulic repairs & operating knowledge of fabrication tools (presses, shears, brakes & welders), HVAC system repair, basic plumbing, PC controls/diagnostics/troubleshooting, AC/DC servo drives & electric motors, overhead crane inspection/repair and paint systems troubleshooting/repair
• Strong expertise in preventive maintenance strategies and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of reducing downtime and improving machinery efficiency through preventive measures.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).