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Manufacturing - Maintenance Manager - Salem, VA

Salem, Virginia Permanent USD150,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations within a complex manufacturing plant. This individual will drive reliability, optimize maintenance systems, and ensure alignment with operational, financial, and safety objectives. The role requires a strong leader who can implement best practices, leverage technology, and continuously improve asset performance.
  • Lead plant maintenance strategy, reliability programs, and CMMS optimization.
  • Manage budgets, CAPEX, and a multidisciplinary team while driving CI.

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturing organization recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The company operates a high-performance production environment and invests in advanced systems, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute plant maintenance strategy aligned with business goals
  • Manage and optimize CMMS systems and reliability programs (FMEA, RCM)
  • Lead, develop, and evaluate a multidisciplinary maintenance team
  • Oversee maintenance budget and CAPEX planning and execution
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Identify and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives
  • Monitor KPIs and deliver data-driven performance improvement



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.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

  • 10+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams
  • Strong expertise in CMMS, reliability tools (FMEA, RCM), and failure analysis
  • Experience with KPI tracking, budgeting, and financial reporting
  • Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Power BI, and Microsoft tools
  • Strong communicator with a hands-on, proactive leadership style

What's on Offer



What's To Offer:

  • Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
  • Opportunity to lead maintenance operations at a critical production site
  • Strong career growth within a global organization
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and improvement initiatives
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Contact
Josephine Belcher
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7025664

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Facilities Management / Technical Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Salem
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Josephine Belcher
Job Reference
JN-052026-7025664