Job Description

Industry: Manufacturing – Forest Products and Animal Comfort Products

Work Locations acceptable : Crockett, TX (with occasional travel to Eastern MD)

Position Summary: Our client, an award-winning and fast-growing manufacturing & packaging company, is hiring for a Maintenance Manager for its flagship site in Texas. This role is responsible for creating, leading, supporting and executing the maintenance operational plans at the Shavings & Pellet Mill. This key leadership position will ensure all the equipment is reliable, minimizing downtime, and driving efficiency improvements in line with the company’s lean manufacturing initiatives.

The Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance team in developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing spare parts inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing, this role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to maintenance management.

The Maintenance Manager will play a critical role in driving operational excellence by ensuring reliable, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance operations. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced wood milling manufacturing environment and is committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Absolute Minimum Must Have’s / Experience / Requirements:

• 10+ years of maintenance management experience in a milling, manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop maintenance teams.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Familiarity with OSHA and environmental regulations related to maintenance and manufacturing.

Preferred Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree
• Certifications in maintenance management (e.g., CMRP, PMP, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems and robotics.
• Background in wood processing, animal bedding, or related industries.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Core Focus Areas:

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Efficiency

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure optimal performance and uptime of critical production equipment.
• Minimize unplanned downtime through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and analyze data for continuous improvement.

Cost Control & Inventory Management

• Optimize spare parts inventory management to minimize costs while ensuring availability.
• Implement cost-effective maintenance strategies that enhance equipment lifespan.
• Monitor and control maintenance budget to ensure cost-effective operations.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies.
• Lead training programs to enhance safety awareness and proper equipment handling.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address safety risks.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing maintenance team.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills of maintenance personnel.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the maintenance team.

Key Desired Business Outcomes –

Desired Business Outcomes / Key Accomplishments:

1. Improved health and safety performance with zero recordable incidents.
2. Significant improvement in key asset Uptime / the Reduction in unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
3. Increased equipment lifespan / cycle through effective preventive and predictive maintenance.
4. Cost-efficient maintenance operations with optimized spare parts inventory and budget management.
5. High team engagement and skill development for maintenance staff, ensuring future leadership growth.

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