Maintenance and Reliability Manager
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance and Reliability Managerto lead maintenance operations for a growing manufacturing organization within the building materials industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who understands plant operations, equipment reliability, and the importance of keeping production running efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment and will be responsible for driving preventive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability, and partnering with operations to maximize uptime and productivity.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance professionals.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and production support.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Partner with plant leadership and production teams to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Manage maintenance schedules, priorities, and work orders.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and utilize CMMS systems effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with outside contractors and vendors when needed.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing maintenance teams, technicians, or millwrights.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment and troubleshooting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and equipment documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and plant leadership.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in industries such as:
• Building Materials
• Wood Products
• Lumber Manufacturing
• Sawmills
• Paper Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Component Manufacturing
Additional preferred experience:
• CMMS systems
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Capital projects
• Reliability programs
• Mechanical and electrical systems
What We're Looking For:
• A hands-on maintenance leader who understands the importance of uptime and reliability.
• Someone who can balance strategic planning with being present on the plant floor.
• A strong team builder who can develop maintenance talent.
• A problem solver who takes ownership of equipment performance.
• A leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Location:
On-site
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead maintenance operations, improve plant performance, and make a direct impact within a growing manufacturing organization, we'd love to hear from you. You can also contact me directly at Nicole.kirschbaum@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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