What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Maintenance position at Veteran Hiring Solutions?
Seeking a Head of Maintenance who thrives in dynamic environments, brings proven leadership from high-performance teams, and can confidently transition our maintenance operations from reactive to proactive. It is currently 60% reactive and 40% preventive. Goal is 20% reactive with 80% Purposeful PM work. Ideal candidate will have deep experience implementing preventive maintenance strategies, driving cultural shifts, and leading teams effectively in demanding operational settings—qualities often honed through military service.
This site includes manufacturing and a quarry. This is the flagship site for a $1Bil company!!! Great exposure to leadership!
Your Mission
Requirements
This site includes manufacturing and a quarry. This is the flagship site for a $1Bil company!!! Great exposure to leadership!
Your Mission
- Transition from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance strategy to improve uptime and reliability.
- Lead a team of three supervisors and 56 hourly maintenance technicians, providing clear direction and mentorship to drive operational excellence.
- Leadership and Culture Development:
- Inspire cultural change toward proactive and preventive maintenance practices, fostering ownership and continuous improvement.
- Provide consistent feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities, creating an environment of accountability and high performance.
- Operational Impact and Continuous Improvement:
- Significantly reduce downtime, emergency repairs, and overall operational interruptions by deploying Smart Maintenance initiatives.
- Utilize data-driven insights from SAP (FURI module) and Power BI dashboards to inform strategic decisions and track performance metrics.
Requirements
- Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- Proven leadership in maintenance or operational roles (military or civilian), demonstrating successful management of large teams.
- Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data analytics and digital maintenance tools.
- Comfort and proficiency using ERP systems such as SAP and reporting platforms like Power BI.
