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The Panther Group

Maintenance Manager

The Panther Group, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, us, 01566

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Maintenance Manager 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.

Base Pay Range $110,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

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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

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