Assistant Maintenance Manager

Are you ready for a leadership opportunity in the manufacturing industry? This Assistant Maintenance Manager role offers a competitive salary along with a strong benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Does this position align with your career goals? Then this Assistant Maintenance Manager role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to support daily maintenance operations and ensure optimal performance of all plant equipment. This role will assist in leading maintenance teams, improving equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.

As an Assistant Maintenance Manager, You Will:

• Support and lead maintenance teams to ensure all production equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Collaborate with production, quality, sanitation, and engineering teams to support operational goals
• Troubleshoot and assist with repairs on industrial equipment including conveyors, mixers, ovens, and automated systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and root cause analysis
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as downtime, mean time between failures, and maintenance costs
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies
• Support inventory management of spare parts and maintenance supplies
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reporting systems
• Assist in managing maintenance budgets, schedules, and workforce planning
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to improve team performance
• Support a positive and collaborative work environment across all departments

Skills/Requirements:

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance practices, and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience with automation systems, PLCs, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and refrigeration
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Life insurance

Salary: $65K-$70K

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

Job Id: 26083

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