Position Title: Maintenance Manager
Salary: $115,000-$150,000 per year
Shift: 1st
Hours: 6:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Fri)
QPS Employment Group has a great Maintenance Manager position at a company in Lawler, IA. Lead the maintenance team, drive capital improvement projects, and keep plant operations running at peak performance. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment reliability, and making a lasting impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a direct hire position.
Maintenance Manager Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead, supervise, schedule, and develop the maintenance team.
- Manage capital improvement projects from planning through completion.
- Coordinate plant shutdowns and maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs and monitor equipment performance.
- Manage department budgets, maintenance records, inventory, and CMMS (MAPCON).
- Supervise equipment installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Partner with HR on hiring, performance management, coaching, and employee discipline.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment, materials, and services.
- Ensure compliance with safety programs, Management of Change (MOC) procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Maintenance Manager Requirements:
- Engineering degree preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) but not required.
- Minimum of four (4) years of maintenance leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and material handling systems.
- Experience with welding, fabrication, pump alignment, forklifts, and maintenance management software preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, work at heights, operate maintenance equipment, and work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.
About us:
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!
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