Assistant Maintenance Manager
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Columbus, IN, USA
Posted on Jun 26, 2026
Responsibilities
- Lead and support maintenance operations across multiple shifts, ensuring consistent execution of maintenance activities and operational priorities.
- Monitor equipment performance, downtime trends, and maintenance metrics to identify opportunities for reliability improvements and increased uptime.
- Develop, track, and present operational performance reports, maintenance KPIs, and project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Provide clear communication and status updates regarding critical equipment failures, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
- Drive completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with established goals and schedules.
- Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance supervisors and team members to enhance technical capabilities, leadership skills, and overall performance.
- Analyze operational data to identify recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate maintenance resources, materials, parts availability, and contractor support to ensure timely execution of work.
- Verify equipment repairs and modifications through testing and validation to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
- Facilitate effective communication and work transitions between shifts to maintain continuity and minimize production disruptions.
- Manage training plans and workforce development initiatives aligned with departmental objectives and budget guidelines.
- Lead maintenance and reliability projects from planning through execution, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and environmental stewardship.
- Establish and maintain project schedules, action plans, and accountability measures to ensure successful completion of maintenance initiatives.
- Partner with suppliers and service providers to improve equipment reliability, service quality, and delivery performance.
- Escalate significant equipment concerns and operational risks as needed to secure appropriate support and resources.
- Monitor departmental expenditures and support budget planning and cost management efforts.
- Track strategic objectives and improvement initiatives, providing regular progress updates to management.
Qualification
- sAssociate degree in a technical, engineering, industrial maintenance, or related field required
- .Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline preferred
- .Minimum of six (6) years of maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
- .Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or controls-related issues
- .Hands-on leadership style with the ability to effectively support maintenance activities on the production floor
- .Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including condition-monitoring technologies, is preferred
- .Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to utilize maintenance and operational data to drive decision-making
- .Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience interacting with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- .Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- .Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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