Industrial Maintenance Director
Source Recruitment Solutions, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, 53511
Overview
Industrial Maintenance Director - Manufacturing at our client, a premier consumer product goods company with products sold nationwide. Location: Beloit, Wisconsin. Salary: $130K base salary plus annual bonuses. This is a full-time permanent position. Benefits include full benefits, health, vacation time, and more. Our client is expanding their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and investing in next-generation, high-speed manufacturing technologies. The right candidate will lead maintenance for a high-speed production facility, oversee a skilled maintenance team, ensure employee safety, maximize equipment reliability, and minimize production disruptions. You will manage capital projects and lead automation, modernization, and Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with the plant’s growth roadmap. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a flexible, driven individual in a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities and significant growth on the near horizon. Responsibilities
Provide maintenance mechanics with tools, resources, and guidance to start manufacturing lines on time and optimize performance across shifts. Ensure proper shift crew levels to meet staffing needs. Approve and coordinate daily overtime and support payroll processing. Implement training programs for mechanics’ technical development, including job-specific certifications and cross-training. Conduct orientation and performance evaluations for new mechanics. Foster a safe work environment by promoting accident prevention, reporting, and investigation. Cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Complete required paperwork accurately and promptly. Maintain effective communication with management, peers, and support teams across shifts to address equipment issues quickly. Lead team and safety meetings. Coordinate activities and follow up across multiple shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency. Actively contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. Promote a customer-focused team philosophy. Manage and track monthly expenditures to ensure budget compliance. Direct and supervise staff who troubleshoot and repair PLC electrical and mechanical issues on new and existing automation production equipment. Oversee measurement, tracking, and planning for safety, quality, repair, and preventative maintenance programs for the facilities. Program Automation Control Systems for plant process and building automation. Monitor all material handling equipment maintenance activities and ensure equipment is serviced as required. Requirements
7+ years in industrial maintenance management/reliability roles in a food manufacturing plant. Minimum 3 years in a leadership position (supervisors or multi-shift teams). 4-year degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Proven success implementing planning & scheduling systems, improving PM compliance, and driving reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, backlog health). Hands-on experience with CMMS (setup, data integrity, KPI reporting). Strong project management of site installation and full lifecycle from initial selection to commissioning. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated ability to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA/5-Why/A3) problem-solving and convert findings into standards. Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and plumbing; ability to read schematics and manuals; familiarity with PLC/HMI/SCADA to coordinate troubleshooting with Controls/Engineering. Strong knowledge of OSHA/LOTO, electrical safety (NEC/NFPA 70), and food safety compliance (SQF/GMP). Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Must have acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license. Must have experience working in a food or beverage manufacturing plant. Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred (not required)
Exposure to CapEx projects: design reviews, commissioning, and maintenance acceptance criteria. Budget ownership and vendor/MRO strategy experience. Experience with CMMS packages and AutoCAD preferred. How to Apply
If you are interested, please send a MS Word version of your resume. If you know of someone who would be a great match, please have them contact John Marino at John@SourceRecruitmentSolutions.com. You may also apply by clicking the APPLY NOW link.
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Industrial Maintenance Director - Manufacturing at our client, a premier consumer product goods company with products sold nationwide. Location: Beloit, Wisconsin. Salary: $130K base salary plus annual bonuses. This is a full-time permanent position. Benefits include full benefits, health, vacation time, and more. Our client is expanding their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and investing in next-generation, high-speed manufacturing technologies. The right candidate will lead maintenance for a high-speed production facility, oversee a skilled maintenance team, ensure employee safety, maximize equipment reliability, and minimize production disruptions. You will manage capital projects and lead automation, modernization, and Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with the plant’s growth roadmap. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a flexible, driven individual in a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities and significant growth on the near horizon. Responsibilities
Provide maintenance mechanics with tools, resources, and guidance to start manufacturing lines on time and optimize performance across shifts. Ensure proper shift crew levels to meet staffing needs. Approve and coordinate daily overtime and support payroll processing. Implement training programs for mechanics’ technical development, including job-specific certifications and cross-training. Conduct orientation and performance evaluations for new mechanics. Foster a safe work environment by promoting accident prevention, reporting, and investigation. Cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Complete required paperwork accurately and promptly. Maintain effective communication with management, peers, and support teams across shifts to address equipment issues quickly. Lead team and safety meetings. Coordinate activities and follow up across multiple shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency. Actively contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. Promote a customer-focused team philosophy. Manage and track monthly expenditures to ensure budget compliance. Direct and supervise staff who troubleshoot and repair PLC electrical and mechanical issues on new and existing automation production equipment. Oversee measurement, tracking, and planning for safety, quality, repair, and preventative maintenance programs for the facilities. Program Automation Control Systems for plant process and building automation. Monitor all material handling equipment maintenance activities and ensure equipment is serviced as required. Requirements
7+ years in industrial maintenance management/reliability roles in a food manufacturing plant. Minimum 3 years in a leadership position (supervisors or multi-shift teams). 4-year degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Proven success implementing planning & scheduling systems, improving PM compliance, and driving reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, backlog health). Hands-on experience with CMMS (setup, data integrity, KPI reporting). Strong project management of site installation and full lifecycle from initial selection to commissioning. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated ability to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA/5-Why/A3) problem-solving and convert findings into standards. Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and plumbing; ability to read schematics and manuals; familiarity with PLC/HMI/SCADA to coordinate troubleshooting with Controls/Engineering. Strong knowledge of OSHA/LOTO, electrical safety (NEC/NFPA 70), and food safety compliance (SQF/GMP). Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Must have acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license. Must have experience working in a food or beverage manufacturing plant. Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred (not required)
Exposure to CapEx projects: design reviews, commissioning, and maintenance acceptance criteria. Budget ownership and vendor/MRO strategy experience. Experience with CMMS packages and AutoCAD preferred. How to Apply
If you are interested, please send a MS Word version of your resume. If you know of someone who would be a great match, please have them contact John Marino at John@SourceRecruitmentSolutions.com. You may also apply by clicking the APPLY NOW link.
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