Maintenance Manager || Metals Recycling

Leading Metals Recycling Company seeks a seasoned Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance operations for the company’s fleet of 30 trucks and 10 key assets, including material handlers, forklifts, stationary shears, and balers. This hands-on role involves managing a team of 10 direct maintenance reports while ensuring that all vehicles and heavy equipment are operational, efficient, and compliant with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both fleet maintenance and heavy equipment repair, with a focus on troubleshooting, leadership, and effective communication.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring high performance and skill development.

• Develop and implement work schedules, ensuring that maintenance tasks are carried out promptly and with minimal disruption to operations.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.

• Oversee and personally participate in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of trucks (including fleet vehicles, trailers, etc.) and additional critical assets (material handlers, forklifts, stationary shears, balers, etc).

• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed for all vehicles and equipment to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of assets.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on trucks and heavy machinery, coordinating repairs and ensuring minimal operational disruption.

• Lead and assist with the diagnosis and repair of complex system failures, ensuring that issues are identified and resolved quickly.

• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory standards.

• Regularly audit maintenance operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.

• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe maintenance practices.

• Manage the inventory of parts, tools, and materials required for fleet and equipment maintenance, ensuring availability of necessary supplies without overstocking.

• Monitor maintenance costs and help develop and manage the department’s budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings.

• Source and negotiate with vendors for parts, equipment, and specialized services as needed.

• Work closely with operations leadership to identify opportunities for equipment upgrades or new equipment purchases to improve operational efficiency.

• Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and improve asset reliability.

• Collaborate effectively with operations, production, and safety teams to ensure seamless operations and rapid response to maintenance needs.

• Maintain clear and detailed maintenance records, reports, and documentation for all repairs, inspections, and maintenance schedules.

• Provide timely updates on asset performance, upcoming maintenance, and repairs to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fleet and heavy equipment maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

• Proven experience in the maintenance of trucks, material handling equipment, and industrial machinery, including stationary shears and balers.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues quickly.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and manage a diverse team.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations, as well as safety standards related to equipment maintenance.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and be flexible with changing priorities.

For more information, please contact:

Kate DiMatteo

Direct: (610)421-1231

Email: kdimatteo@unitedemployment.com

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Keywords: Scrap Yard, Metal Recycling, Recycled Materials, maintenance supervisor, heavy industrial maintenance, fleet maintenance, heavy mobile equipment, liebherr, shears, balers, material handlers, trucks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• fleet and heavy equipment maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Maintenance Supervisor or Manager: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000