Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing - Lynchburg, VA

This role reports directly into the Plant Manager and is responsible for:

• Leading the maintenance function across a multi-shift, 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Driving a cultural transformation from reactive maintenance to proactive, reliability-focused practices
• Developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs across a diverse equipment base
• Establishing robust processes, standards, and accountability within the maintenance team
• Managing a sizeable, long-tenured workforce while building leadership capability at all levels
• Collaborating closely with operations to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Evaluating and integrating new technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Managing maintenance budgets and capital projects, ensuring effective resource allocation
• Strengthening safety, quality, and environmental compliance through best practices
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and plant-wide performance objectives

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.