Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Reliability Manager - Transformational Leadership Role – Paying up to $115,000!

Location: Multiple locations available: Englewood, NJ; Valdosta, GA; or Decatur, IL.

About the Opportunity:

Greer Financial Services has a strategic business partner in need of a strategic and tactical change agent. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Maintenance Reliability Manager to spearhead a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) transformation across multiple manufacturing sites. As a change agent and coach, you will train and mentor site leadership teams in the effective deployment of key TPM and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies, aligned with a comprehensive performance system. You will foster a learning culture that embraces standardized work, transparent information flow, effective problem-solving, strategic deployment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your leadership will drive operational productivity through focused improvement teams targeting line efficiency, breakdown reduction, maintenance optimization, a robust safety culture, and stringent quality compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, teach, and coach teams during TPM implementation.
  
• Collaborate closely with Plant Leadership and Operations/Maintenance teams to deploy TPM and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  
• Present project status updates to plant and corporate leadership teams on a weekly/monthly basis.
  
• Manage and collaborate with a team of technical writers to generate necessary documentation for TPM and RCM initiatives.
  
• Drive the continued development and implementation of the performance system, specifically focusing on a Continuous Improvement culture for TPM, Value Stream Flow, and Visual Factory Principles (standardized work, problem-solving, strategy deployment, and continuous improvement).
  
• Coordinate the development of the TPM/RCM master plan and pillar phase plans, tracking progress and leading issue resolution through gap analysis and plan adjustments.
  
• Participate in departmental reviews and activities to ensure integrated work and on-track progress. Conduct quarterly TPM audits to assess progress toward phase goals.
  
• Interface with vendors and contractors to ensure company needs are met.
  
• Manage projects from concept to completion, supporting the Continuous Improvement TPM/RCM program's strategic plan for sustainability.
  
• Take ownership of change initiatives, from identifying opportunities for evolution/efficiency to project delivery via internal governance and controls.
  
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of various TPM pillars and their integration through the master plan to achieve improved results.
  
• Complete post-implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery and identify areas for future improvement.
  

Essential Competencies:

• Working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles within at least one of the following TPM Pillars: Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, or Early Management.
  
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop personnel, and strategically plan for continuous improvement.
  
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively communicating with all levels of the organization (from operators to executive leadership) and influencing others across multiple levels.
  
• Thorough knowledge of processing and packaging equipment to effectively lead technical resources in maintaining production line equipment for high levels of productivity.
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
  
• Related Experience:
  
• 8 years of experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment.
  
• 8 years of experience working with and understanding TPM principles and methods.
  
• Experience leading or managing TPM implementation across multiple sites or a single large manufacturing location.
  
• Equipment/Software Skills:
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  
• Preferred Certifications:
  
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
  
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk up stairways and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours). Must be able to travel domestically.
  
• Sensory: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts.
  
• Mental/Reasoning: Ability to analyze numerous situations and utilize rational reasoning to arrive at multiple conclusions.
  

Travel:

• 75% during the Implementation Phase
  
• Up to 25% during normal operations
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision