Maintenance Manager
Kelly
St Louis MO 63110 US
Maintenance Manager - Full Time
Location: St. Louis, MO
Company Overview:
This company is a leading manufacturing company specializing in the production of high-quality yet cost-effective consumer products. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the industry.
Position Overview:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance activities within the manufacturing plant, ensuring that all equipment, machinery, and systems are maintained in optimal working condition. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising all maintenance tasks to minimize downtime, improve operational efficiency, and maintain a safe and productive work environment. The Maintenance Manager leads a team of maintenance technicians and ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Company Overview:
This company is a leading manufacturing company specializing in the production of high-quality yet cost-effective consumer products. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the industry.
Position Overview:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance activities within the manufacturing plant, ensuring that all equipment, machinery, and systems are maintained in optimal working condition. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising all maintenance tasks to minimize downtime, improve operational efficiency, and maintain a safe and productive work environment. The Maintenance Manager leads a team of maintenance technicians and ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all maintenance activities—preventive, corrective, and predictive—for manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and optimize operational efficiency.
- Supervise and guide maintenance technicians in daily tasks, ensuring proper execution of work orders, maintenance schedules, and repairs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues affecting plant equipment and systems.
- Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring skills development and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with engineering and operations.
- Develop preventative maintenance programs from the ground up.
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules to ensure timely inspections and servicing of critical equipment.
- Work closely with production and operations teams to minimize production downtime and optimize maintenance schedules.
- Collaborate with the MRO buyer to maintain an inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies, ensuring that critical items are available and stocked.
- Ensure that all equipment, machinery, and systems are maintained to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Manage the repair, replacement, or upgrade of plant equipment and machinery as needed.
- Manage the annual maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and staying within budgetary constraints.
- Track and report maintenance costs, and recommend cost-saving measures, including process improvements or equipment upgrades.
- Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA standards, environmental policies, and safety procedures.
- Maintain a safe work environment by identifying potential hazards, enforcing safety protocols, and conducting regular safety audits.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs for regulatory compliance.
- Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance reports to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular reports to senior management regarding the status of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and project progress.
- Coordinate emergency repairs and troubleshooting of plant infrastructure and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in maintenance management or supervisory roles in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems.
- Experience with flow wrappers, extruders, packaging equipment, mixers, and conveyors is a plus.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Leadership skills with the ability to lead, train, and mentor a team effectively.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various departments to achieve operational goals.
- Job Type: Direct Hire – Full time
- Salary: $80,000-$100,000 depending on experience
- Hours: Monday – Friday (flexible start time)
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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