Sr Maintenance Manager

Position Summary
We are seeking a proven, results-oriented Senior Maintenance Manager to lead and
transform the maintenance organization of a large EPDM rubber roofing facility. This individual
will oversee a 60-person department and a substantial MRO operation, with full accountability
for improving equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness
(OEE) through the disciplined application of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record of
measurable improvements in maintenance KPIs and site wide OEE performance. The
successful candidate will comfortable working with the reliability data as they are on the plant
floor and demonstrate a drive to build a maintenance organization that prevents failures instead
of reacting to them.

Key Responsibilities
 Lead, develop, and manage the maintenance team (~60 personnel), including
mechanical, electrical, planning and the reliability engineering staff.
 Own and optimize the MRO spend, balancing cost control with uptime improvement.
 Champion and implement formal TPM methodologies, building operator engagement,
autonomy, and a proactive maintenance culture across shifts.
 Apply RCM techniques to assess failure modes, prioritize assets, and develop
sustainable preventive/predictive strategies.
 Drive continuous improvement of core maintenance KPIs, including:
o Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
o Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
o Planned vs. Unplanned Maintenance Ratio
o PM Compliance & Backlog Management
o Maintenance Cost per Unit Produced
 Deliver step-change improvements in OEE performance by partnering with production,
engineering, and reliability teams.
 Lead CMMS optimization, ensuring work order accuracy, backlog visibility, and
meaningful data for decision-making.

 Ensure maintenance readiness and involvement in capital projects, equipment
commissioning, and upgrades.
 Build a pipeline of talent through training, mentoring, and succession planning; reinforce
a culture of accountability, safety, and pride in craftsmanship.

Required Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
technical field. Master’s degree preferred.
 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing
environment, preferably in chemicals, rubber, automotive, or similar heavy industry.
 Demonstrated success implementing TPM frameworks and achieving measurable
improvements in OEE and maintenance KPIs.
 Working knowledge of RCM, FMEA, CMMS, and condition-based monitoring
technologies (vibration, thermography, oil analysis).
 Strong financial acumen – able to manage multimillion-dollar MRO budgets with cost
discipline and strategic foresight.
 Experience leading large, multi-shift maintenance teams in a union environment.
 Outstanding leadership, communication, and team-building skills – able to influence
across functions and levels.

Preferred Qualifications
 Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
 CMMS system implementation or optimization experience (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo,
Infor).
 Experience in large-scale polymer, rubber, or continuous process manufacturing
environments.