Assistant Maintenance Manager

We are seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to support daily maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role helps lead maintenance personnel, coordinate equipment repairs, improve preventive maintenance, and minimize production downtime while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and operational reliability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader who can prioritize competing demands, develop team members, and work effectively with production and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, assign work, and monitor work order completion.
• Prioritize equipment repairs and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Supervise and support maintenance technicians, provide feedback, and help develop team capabilities.
• Partner with production, quality, sanitation, and other departments to resolve equipment issues and maintain operational continuity.
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned and returned to service following maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and performance reports.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems to track work, manage preventive maintenance schedules, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures using equipment documentation and manufacturer recommendations.
• Coordinate parts purchasing, evaluate vendor proposals, and support outsourced maintenance and repair activities.
• Monitor maintenance shop practices and ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Support training on maintenance procedures, systems, and safe work practices.
• Identify process improvements that increase technician efficiency, equipment availability, and overall department performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Familiarity with production equipment, packaging machinery, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, and good manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and related business software.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant technical education or a bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Ability to work in cold production environments and meet the physical demands of an industrial facility.