Electrical Maintenance Manager

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced and innovative Electrical Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations for a client in Alton, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring operational reliability, maximizing equipment utilization, and reducing downtime through effective planning, leadership, and strategic problem-solving. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a proven track record in maintenance management, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Manager

Location: Alton, IL 62002 (Onsite)

Schedule: MON-FRI 1st Shift - 7:00 AM Start

Compensation: $70,000-$85,000/YR (Negotiable for highly skilled candidates)

Reports To: Maintenance Department Director

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategic Planning: Set and achieve both short- and long-term maintenance goals while providing effective management to your team.
• Optimize Equipment Efficiency: Drive maximum utilization and productivity by strategically planning and scheduling maintenance work to minimize production downtime.
• Implement Best Practices: Apply industry-standard maintenance and reliability tools to drive continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with union leads and leverage internal and external expertise to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Electrical Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for electrical issues, providing support during operations, failures, delays, and special projects.
• Budget & Project Management: Prepare and manage departmental budgets and project costs, and oversee capital projects that support maintenance objectives.
• Contractor Oversight: Manage supplemental maintenance activities with contractors, ensuring solutions are both timely and cost-effective.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • Minimum A.S. degree from an accredited college or technical school, or a minimum of 8 years of electrical experience, combined with at least 5 years of leadership in electrical maintenance.
• Technical Skills:
  • High level of electrical expertise is highly desirable.
  • Strong mathematical aptitude to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and other concepts to practical situations.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities:
  • Proven ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw effective conclusions from technical instructions and diagrams.
• Communication:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Team Leadership:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, coach, and mentor team members effectively.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Kronos and maintenance programming systems like INFOR is a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to make a direct impact on our operations by driving maintenance excellence and operational efficiency. Enjoy a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of leading a dedicated team in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, safety, and quality.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.