Maintenance Manager

Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Salary: $75,000 - $105,000

We are seeking a results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance operations at our Pittsburgh, PA facility. This role is responsible for driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement while providing technical expertise and leadership to maintenance associates and cross-functional teams. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager will oversee equipment reliability, facility upkeep, preventive maintenance, and capital improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Champion safety as a core value; partner with EHS leaders to proactively identify and resolve safety concerns.

Lead and engage the maintenance team in daily safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture across the plant.

Support the Plant Manager in ensuring full regulatory compliance and maintaining all equipment in excellent operating condition.

Drive key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, cost, customer service, schedule adherence, associate development, and facility performance.

Oversee maintenance of all systems and production equipment to ensure seamless operations and support distribution.

Lead planning and execution of maintenance activities during plant shutdowns and other scheduled downtime.

Develop and manage the annual preventive maintenance (PM) schedule; monitor completion and assess effectiveness.

Collaborate with Production Control and Manufacturing to align maintenance plans with operational goals.

Evaluate and recommend capital investments; manage medium-scale capital and plant expansion projects as Project Manager.

Partner with Finance to manage maintenance payroll and spending budgets.

Identify training needs and opportunities for upskilling; help transform the team into a multi-skilled, flexible workforce.

Promote Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to continuously improve maintenance operations and resolve issues in real time.

Work with Process Engineering on improvements to products, equipment, and processes.

Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure operational excellence.

Maintain daily engagement with hourly maintenance associates to understand team capabilities and equipment status.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

Experience managing in a unionized environment

Strong technical background in Electrical, PLC, and Mechanical systems.

8+ years of experience in a maintenance/facilities leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

Proficient in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

Proven project management skills.

Comfortable with data analysis and using software systems, including spreadsheets.

Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively in team environments.