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Knowhirematch

Maintenance Manager

Knowhirematch, Lewistown, Montana, United States, 59457

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Maintenance & Reliability Manager Large-Scale Manufacturing | Expansion Environment

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced

Maintenance & Reliability Manager

to lead all maintenance and reliability activities at a large manufacturing facility undergoing significant expansion. This role owns plant-wide asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement of machine performance while also supporting new equipment installation and process development.

This is a

hands-on leadership role

responsible for building a high-performing maintenance organization, improving uptime, and ensuring equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all maintenance and reliability operations for a large manufacturing plant

Manage and develop a maintenance organization of

50+ team members , including

7 direct reports

Design, implement, and continuously improve

preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Drive equipment reliability initiatives to improve uptime, throughput, and asset performance

Support plant expansion activities, including new equipment installation, commissioning, and process development

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and reliability improvements for chronic equipment issues

Manage and optimize

spare parts inventory , ensuring availability while controlling cost

Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to align maintenance strategy with production goals

Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance leaders and technicians, building strong bench strength

Establish KPIs and maintenance metrics to track performance and drive accountability

Ensure maintenance practices meet safety, quality, and operational standards

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher required

(Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Strong preference for experience in

consumer products or high-speed manufacturing environments

Paper manufacturing experience preferred

but not required

Proven background in

industrial maintenance and reliability leadership

(not facilities management)

Demonstrated success building, improving, and sustaining

PM programs

Hands-on experience with:

Equipment reliability and uptime improvement

Maintenance planning and scheduling

Spare parts and MRO inventory management

Project management in manufacturing environments

Strong people leader with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

A visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategy with day-to-day execution

Comfortable leading large teams in fast-paced manufacturing settings

Experienced in driving maintenance transformation, not just maintaining the status quo

Strong communicator who can influence across maintenance, operations, and engineering

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Lead maintenance and reliability for a

major manufacturing operation in growth mode

Direct impact on plant performance, uptime, and long-term asset strategy

Opportunity to shape PM programs, reliability systems, and team development

High-visibility role with strong influence across the organization

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