Sr Maintenance Manager
N. Prescott, AR, US, 71857
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Location: Building Envelope - Prescott, AR
Job Req ID: 14306
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Sr Maintenance Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- 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:
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Planned vs. Unplanned Maintenance Ratio
- PM Compliance & Backlog Management
- Maintenance Cost per Unit Produce
- 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; reinforcea culture of accountability, safety, and pride in craftsmanship.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelors degree (Masters preferred)
Field of Study Preferred: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
technical field
Required Work Experience:
- 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.
Additional Requirements:
- 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. - Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Competitive salary
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Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
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Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
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Holistic Health & Well-being programs
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
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Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
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Paid time off & paid holidays
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Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
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Educational Assistance Program
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Did we spark your interest? Build your future with us and apply!
HR Contact: Blake SMITH
Nearest Major Market: Texarkana