Maintenance Manager Job at The Panther Group, Sturbridge, MA

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  • The Panther Group
  • Sturbridge, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and technical support for maintenance operations across both company facilities. This role manages the maintenance team, leads troubleshooting and improvement efforts, and supports engineering projects to achieve manufacturing goals related to safety, cost, quality, reliability, and customer service.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Support hiring, training, and development of maintenance staff
  • Schedule, assign, and oversee daily maintenance work
  • Assist with employee performance management and corrective actions

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, train, and mentor maintenance supervisors, technicians, and mechanics
  • Manage daily maintenance activities using a CMMS, including work orders, scheduling, budgeting, and tracking
  • Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime
  • Provide hands-on technical support for complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
  • Drive continuous improvement, lean, and reliability initiatives using data and KPIs
  • Manage maintenance budgets, vendors, contractors, and spare parts inventory
  • Enforce safety policies, OSHA compliance, and regulatory standards
  • Track and report KPIs related to uptime, performance, costs, and safety
  • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours plant issues
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing equipment, automation, and maintenance systems
  • Experience with CMMS (Epicor preferred)
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  • Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and communication tools
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–5 years of maintenance experience required
  • 5–7 years of maintenance leadership or management experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to inspect facilities and perform hands-on maintenance when needed
  • Ability to work around industrial conditions (heat, noise, chemicals)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Tags

For contractors, Work at office,

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