Industrial Maintenance Director
Source Recruitment Solutions, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States, 53538
Overview
Industrial Maintenance Director - Manufacturing
position located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This is a FULL TIME permanent position offering Full Benefits, Health, Vacation time & more. Salary: $130K Base Salary & + UP - plus company bonuses. Our client, a premier consumer product goods company with products sold nationwide, is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Director for their state-of-the-art and rapidly growing manufacturing food facility. The plant is expanding and investing heavily in next-generation, high-speed manufacturing technologies. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining the upkeep of a high-speed manufacturing production facility, leading a maintenance team, ensuring safety, reliability, and minimizing production disruptions. You will manage capital projects and lead automation, modernization, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to support the plant’s growth roadmap. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a flexible, driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment with challenging and diverse responsibilities. You will play a key leadership role in shaping the future of a facility poised for significant growth and technological advancement. Responsibilities
Provide maintenance mechanics with the 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 and needs 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 members that 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; ensuring all 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 (managing through supervisors or leading 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 (computerized maintenance management system) - setup, data integrity, KPI reporting. Strong project management of site installation and full project lifecycle from initial selection to final installation and successful commissioning. Basic knowledge in 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 systems; ability to read schematics and equipment manuals; familiarity with PLC/HMI/SCADA environments 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 the need for a 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 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) packages and AutoCAD preferred. How to apply If you are interested please send a MS Word version of your resume to me or have someone you know contact John Marino at
John@SourceRecruitmentSolutions.com . Or simply apply now by hitting the
"APPLY NOW"
Link. Contact: John Marino, Source Recruitment Solutions
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Industrial Maintenance Director - Manufacturing
position located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This is a FULL TIME permanent position offering Full Benefits, Health, Vacation time & more. Salary: $130K Base Salary & + UP - plus company bonuses. Our client, a premier consumer product goods company with products sold nationwide, is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Director for their state-of-the-art and rapidly growing manufacturing food facility. The plant is expanding and investing heavily in next-generation, high-speed manufacturing technologies. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining the upkeep of a high-speed manufacturing production facility, leading a maintenance team, ensuring safety, reliability, and minimizing production disruptions. You will manage capital projects and lead automation, modernization, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to support the plant’s growth roadmap. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a flexible, driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment with challenging and diverse responsibilities. You will play a key leadership role in shaping the future of a facility poised for significant growth and technological advancement. Responsibilities
Provide maintenance mechanics with the 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 and needs 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 members that 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; ensuring all 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 (managing through supervisors or leading 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 (computerized maintenance management system) - setup, data integrity, KPI reporting. Strong project management of site installation and full project lifecycle from initial selection to final installation and successful commissioning. Basic knowledge in 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 systems; ability to read schematics and equipment manuals; familiarity with PLC/HMI/SCADA environments 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 the need for a 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 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) packages and AutoCAD preferred. How to apply If you are interested please send a MS Word version of your resume to me or have someone you know contact John Marino at
John@SourceRecruitmentSolutions.com . Or simply apply now by hitting the
"APPLY NOW"
Link. Contact: John Marino, Source Recruitment Solutions
#J-18808-Ljbffr