Maintenance Manager
Ripple Foods
Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Posted on May 27, 2026
About the Role
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all maintenance operations within a high-volume automotive Tier 1 manufacturing environment. This role drives preventative and reactive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime, improve operational efficiency, ensure safety compliance, and support overall plant performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong experience supporting mechanical stamping presses and managing maintenance teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance supervisors, technicians, and skilled trades personnel
- Oversee all daily maintenance operations including troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment reliability initiatives
- Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of mechanical stamping presses and related production equipment
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and improving equipment performance
- Manage maintenance scheduling, staffing, and departmental priorities to support production goals
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production, engineering, and plant leadership teams
- Enforce safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies across the maintenance department
- Monitor maintenance KPIs, downtime metrics, and work order completion
- Oversee maintenance records, PM programs, inventory, and documentation systems
- Support equipment installations, startups, capital projects, and process improvements
- Assist with budgeting, planning, and long-term maintenance strategy development
Qualifications
- 10+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of maintenance leadership or management experience
- Strong hands-on experience with mechanical stamping presses (non-negotiable)
- Experience leading maintenance teams within automotive manufacturing environments
Required Skills
- Strong troubleshooting knowledge in:
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Proven leadership and team development abilities
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage maintenance operations in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience with robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, or similar)
- Automotive Tier 1 manufacturing experience
- Experience supporting high-speed, high-volume production environments
- CMMS experience and familiarity with maintenance KPI tracking