Job Description
Maintenance Manager
We are partnering with our manufacturing client in Sussex County, DE on their search for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead mechanical and electrical maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and developing a skilled maintenance team capable of supporting electrical, mechanical, and process system requirements.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and coordinate all maintenance operations, ensuring adherence to OSHA and safety standards
- Oversee installation, repair, and troubleshooting of pumps, motors, conveyors, fillers, and automated equipment
- Provide expertise in process systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, instrumentation, and PLC / DCS troubleshooting
- Manage preventative maintenance programs and documentation through CMMS
- Collaborate across departments to resolve equipment issues and support production efficiency
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized maintenance shop and equipment
- Mentor and train maintenance staff to expand technical capabilities
- Develop and manage maintenance budgets, including capital projects focused on safety and productivity improvements
Qualifications :
10+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong electromechanical skillsExpertise in pumps, pneumatic / hydraulic systems, gearboxes, VFDs, motors, and automationHands-on experience with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and fabricationAbility to lead projects from concept to completion and manage budgetsStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate with all levels of plant personnelWelding certification, boiler / hot oil system knowledge a plusMust have 20 / 20 or corrected 20 / 20 vision