Job Description

Maintenance Manager
Memphis, TN

Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to provide technical and professional leadership to the Engineering and Maintenance department at their Memphis, TN facility. This position is responsible for managing department budgets, executing maintenance and utility operations, and leading minor capital projects. The ideal candidate will drive predictive and preventative maintenance initiatives to optimize equipment reliability, achieve asset preservation, and reduce operating costs while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the Maintenance Excellence process by leading an effective predictive/preventative maintenance (PPM) program through work order procedures, parts inventory, employee training, scheduling, and efficiency improvements.
• Develop, implement, and control the department's operating budget.
• Guide, coach, supervise, and develop direct reports, completing performance reviews and providing ongoing feedback.
• Manage all outside contractors and third-party vendors performing maintenance or facility work.
• Lead the development and implementation of the 3-Year Minor Capital Plan, including feasibility due diligence, capital requests, contracting, and project delivery.
• Perform engineering analysis to determine root causes for critical and repetitive equipment failures.
• Maintain complete engineering records, equipment manuals, drawings, and inspection reports as required by regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc.) to ensure full facility compliance.
• Recommend equipment modifications, replacements, and energy conservation initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.
• Oversee, operate, maintain, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience within a maintenance organization with a proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Direct experience developing and managing department budgets.
• Experience in small project management.
• Experience with predictive/preventative maintenance systems and work order processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience as a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Hands-on experience with proactive maintenance strategies.
• Experience in ammonia refrigeration operation and maintenance.
• Background in energy conservation and sustainability programs.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.

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