What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Firstar Fiber?
Industrial Maintenance Manager – Recycling Facility
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for maintenance, teamwork, and making a real impact? Join our team as an Industrial Maintenance Manager and help drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability at our recycling facilities in Omaha and Lincoln!
Why Work With Us?
We’re not just maintaining equipment—we’re powering the future of recycling and making a difference in our community. By keeping our conveyors, balers, and material handling systems running smoothly, we ensure that thousands of tons of recyclables get processed, reducing waste and benefiting the environment.
What You'll Do:
- Lead & Support: Manage and oversee a skilled maintenance team across two shifts, fostering a safety-first, team-oriented environment.
- Preventive Maintenance: Develop and oversee PM programs to maximize uptime and efficiency for conveyors, balers, and other industrial equipment.
- Repairs & Troubleshooting: Plan, schedule, and direct repairs, inspections, and improvements to keep operations running smoothly.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities align with OSHA regulations and company safety protocols.
- Team Development: Mentor and train technicians, building a strong, skilled team.
- Vendor & Parts Management: Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to source parts and manage maintenance budgets.
What You Bring to the Team:
✔ Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, recycling, or heavy-equipment setting.
✔ Strong knowledge of conveyors, balers, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
✔ Leadership experience – ability to manage and motivate a multi-shift team.
✔ Expertise in preventive maintenance (PM) programs and troubleshooting.
✔ Commitment to safety, efficiency, and teamwork.
✔ Strong organizational and scheduling skills to manage repairs and projects.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
✅ Impactful Work: Play a direct role in keeping our community clean and sustainable.
✅ Team-Oriented Culture: Work with a dedicated and skilled group of professionals.
✅ Competitive Pay & Benefits: Offering a strong compensation package with growth opportunities.
✅ Stability & Growth: Join a well-established company making a real environmental impact.
If you’re ready to lead, problem-solve, and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us keep our recycling facilities running at their best.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of people management experience
- Proven experience in maintenance management and facilities operations, preferably in a warehouse or industrial setting.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Experience with troubleshooting and diagnostics of industrial equipment and control systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively under pressure.
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software applications.
We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join our team as a Maintenance Manager and contribute to the success of our organization.
Note: All positions must be paid, including internship positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
