| Location | Zanesville, OH |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $75,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 501 - 1000 |
| Additional Compensation | Bonus |
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and elevate our maintenance operations. This role provides overall leadership, structure, and technical direction.
This position is responsible for moving the maintenance function to the next level by improving preventative maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime, strengthening documentation, and driving capital and improvement projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can troubleshoot complex issues when needed while primarily focusing on building systems, developing people, and executing projects.
Leadership & Team Development
Directly lead Maintenance Technicians.
Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
Build a culture of proactive, professional maintenance.
Maintenance Systems & Reliability
Own and improve the preventative maintenance (PM) program.
Standardize PMs, work orders, and documentation.
Ensure PM completion and quality.
Improve equipment uptime and reduce emergency breakdowns.
Develop and manage spare parts and critical inventory strategies.
Technical & Hands-On Support
Serve as the highest-level technical resource for complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues.
Provide troubleshooting support for escalated equipment failures.
Support commissioning and optimization of new equipment.
Projects & Capital Planning
Manage engineering projects.
Lead equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvements.
Coordinate contractors and internal team.
Support capital planning, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure safe maintenance practices.
Enforce lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
8–15+ years of industrial maintenance experience
3+ years leading maintenance teams.
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Experience managing preventative maintenance programs.
Experience leading capital projects or major equipment installs
Comfortable working on the plant floor and in an office environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing or similar industrial environments
*PLC and controls experience
*Strong electrical background
A stable organization with the scale and complexity to provide meaningful professional challenge and long-term career opportunity.
The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on: a strong accounting leader who is comfortable working at a high level with senior management while also willing to dig into details, improve processes, develop staff, and ensure the fundamentals are done accurately and on time. This individual should bring a practical business mindset and be able to translate financial information into clear recommendations for non-financial leaders.
Equal Opportunity Employer